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El Paso Scene December 2010


Dave Koz and Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas

December 9 Plaza �eatre

December 7 Abraham Chavez �eatre

Amanda Miguel and Diego Verdaguer December 4

Abraham Chavez �eatre

Showtime Presents Duncan Tuck with El Paso’s own Spring�re

December 18 Abraham Chavez �eatre

December 23 ~ 4PM & 8PM N UTCRACKERUTCRACKER

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Moscow Ballet's Great RussianMoscow Ballet's Great Russian


El Paso Gem and Mineral Show — Theannual show is Dec. 3-5 at El MaidaAuditorium, 6331 Alabama. Hours are 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 ($2 for seniors, mil-itary; free for children 12 and younger withadult admission). The show features gems, min-erals, fossils, beads, silver jewelry, tools andequipment, geode cutting, silent auction,demonstrations and door prizes, Information:Gem Center USA, 533-7153, 1-877-533-7153or [email protected].

‘Navidad on the Border’ — The annualhomage to the community’s traditionalChristmas customs is 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec.

3, at the Chamizal National Memorial theater.Presented by Que Bonita Familia and the ElPaso Community College Senior AdultProgram. Admission is free, but seating is limit-

ed. Complimentary tickets available throughthe Seniors Adult Program: 831-7801.

The holiday musical and cultural exchangepresented by seniors from El Paso and Juarez,features “The Real Spirit of Christmas,” theNativity, Our Lady of Guadalupe and JuanDiego, traditional songs and dances and anappearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus and elves,all showcasing the talent of seniors and com-munity performers.

EPSO ‘Symphony of Homes’ — El PasoSymphony Orchestra’s 2nd annual fundraisingChristmas home tour features eight Rim Roadhouses decked out in holiday cheer Dec. 4-5,sponsored by Pizazz. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Proceeds benefit the El Paso SymphonyOrchestra. Tickets: $25 for all homes; $20 foractive military. Tour of one home is $5. Nostrollers allowed in homes. Tickets available atthe symphony office, online at epso.org or atany of the homes the days of the tour.Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.

A “Sip, See and Socialize” preview tour ofselected homes is 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.Participants can tour the homes before thegeneral public and enjoy holiday treats and bev-erages from participating restaurants.Reservations required. Cost: $40.

Featured homes and themes:• “Casita con Patio” at Lorey Garden, 1919Kansas (open for preview tour only). TheSpanish Revival home built in 1929 has theAndalusian vernacular influence of the “court-yard house.” • “Victorian Pearls and Roses” at the MelbyHome, 711 Rim. Built in 1939 by Melby’sgrandfather, H.T. Ponsford, as well as heruncles and father. It was designed by MabelWelch, the first woman architect in El Paso and

the second in Texas. • “Arabian Nights Christmas” at the HaddadHome, 815 Rim. Open for preview tour only.Designed by architect Otto H. Thorman andbuilt in 1929. The architecture is MediterraneanRevival. • “An Antique Christmas” at the Kohlhaashome, 821 Rim. Built in 1929 and designed byarchitect William G. Wuehrmann. The architec-ture is Spanish Colonial Revival and featureshistoric tile, teak floors, and walnut doors.• “Christmas at the Castle” at the HarperHome, 939 Rim Road. Open for tour Saturdayonly. The French Normandy home was built in1939, designed by Mabel Welch.• “Winter Wonderland” at the Collins Home,1621 Rim. Built in 1953 by the owners, Mr. andMrs. Phil Harvey. Decorations and design pro-vided by Leslie Mowad McNeil.• “A Texas Christmas” at the Ehler Home,1673 Rim. The home was completed in 2006.Architect Javier Alvarez designed the homeafter homes built by Frank Lloyd Wright duringthe Prairie school movement. • “Old Fashioned Christmas” at theRadenovich/Germano Home, 1 Mina Perdida.The Spanish Coastal home was built in 2007and is 10,265 square feet.

Magoffin Holiday Open House — Theannual holiday season event at the MagoffinHome State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin, is 4 to7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Enjoy the holiday dec-orations, refreshments, piñatas and other activi-ties amid the authentic art and furnishings ofthis historic home. Music will be provided byThe Riverside Middle School Chamber Choir.Admission: $4 (free for children). Information:533-5147 or 585-4344.

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DECEMBERINDEX

December Roundup 5-19

Behind the Scene 6

Scene Spotlight 6

Program Notes 20-21

Dance 22

Here’s the Ticket 23-25

Music, Comedy 26-28

Sports 29-31

Viva Juárez 32

Feature: Santa Causes 33-36

Becoming Bicultural 37

Nature 38-40

El Paso Fishnet 40

At the Museum 41-43

Racking Up History 44

SW Art Scene 45-52

Gallery Talk 50-51

History Lessons 53

Keep on Bookin' 54-55

Stage Talk 56

On Stage 56-57

Film Scene 58-59

Liner Notes 60

January Preview 61

El Paso Scene User’s Guide 40

Advertiser Index 62

Subscription Form 62

December 2010

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El Paso Scene

Holiday Movies at Plaza — The El Paso

Community Foundation will host a weekend

of Christmas and winter-themes movies

Dec. 4-5 at The Plaza Theatre. Page 2.

‘Navidad de Las Luminarias’- Bruce

Nehring Consort’s annual holiday concerts

are Dec. 3-5 at The Chapel at Loretto.

Page 9.

Magoffin Holiday Open House — The

annual holiday season event at the Magoffin

Home State Historic Site is Dec. 4. Page

28.

EPSO ‘Symphony of Homes’ — El Paso

Symphony Orchestra’s 2nd annual fundrais-

ing Christmas home tour features eight Rim

Road houses Dec. 4-5, with a special pre-

view Dec. 3. Page 20.

Pena Gallery Christmas Gift Show –

Amado M. Pena Jr.’s new studio and gallery

in San Elizario’s Christmas gift show is Dec.

4-5. Page 45.

‘Desert Lights’ — The Alazan Artists annu-

al exhibit and sale is Dec. 4-18 at Tulips

Antiques and Consignments in Peppertree

Square. Page 52.

Sasahara Gallery events — “Holiday

Celebration Small Art and Christmas

Ornament Show” (Dec 4-19) “Digital

Dreams” show (through Dec. 19); On-site

portraits with Manny Guerra (Dec. 11);

Christmas Party and Indoor Art and Crafts

fair (Dec. 19). Page 45.

El Paso Convention and Performing Arts

Center — Yo Gabba Gabba (Dec. 7) at

Abraham Chavez Theatre; Dave Koz and

Friends Smooth Jazz Christmas (Dec. 9) and

Great Russian Nutcracker (Dec. 23) at the

Plaza Theatre. Page 4.

‘Happy Holidays on Ice’ — Sun City

Blades’ winter skating spectacular is Dec. 10

at Sierra Providence Event Center. Page 21.

A Coffeehouse Christmas — CrossPoint

Church’s annual holiday gift to the communi-

ty is Dec. 10-12, featuring live entertain-

ment, homemade treats and coffee. Page

34.

‘The Wonder of Christmas’ — Coronado

Baptist Church’s annual Christmas Cantata

featuring the choir and orchestra is Dec. 10

and Dec. 12. Page 18.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The

2010-2011 live horse racing season runs

Dec. 10-April 19. Page 10.

Ysleta Mission Cultural Arts Market —

The Ysleta Mission will host its market fea-

turing traditional art works Dec. 11 on the

historic mission’s grounds. Page 19.

Holiday Art Exhibition — El Paso Art

Exhibition’s annual holiday show and sale

runs through Dec. 11 at the Crossland

Gallery. Page 43.

Christmas Miniature Show — KrystynaRobbins’s annual holiday open house is Dec.

12 at her home studio. Page 34.

‘A Christmas Carol’ - The UTEPDepartment of Theatre and Dance presentsits annual telling of Charles Dickens’ workDec. 12-19 in the Fox Fine Arts Wise FamilyTheatre. Page 46.

Happy Hippie Holidaze — The HalMarcus Gallery’s 40th annual Open Housearts and craft fair is Dec. 18. The gallery’s“El Paso Post Cards” group show runsthrough Feb. 11. Page 48.

Lancer’s Club New Year’s Eve — NewYear’s Eve galas are Dec. 31 featuring MikeFrancis Quartet at the Westside location andSouled Out at the East Side. Page 59.

AlFresco! Fridays — Deadline for bandapplications for the 2011 summer musicseries is January, 2011. Page 30.

LYNX Exhibits — The exhibit “Crackingthe Code: Human DNA” runs through Jan.

2 at the downtown exhibit space. Page 48.

Tango Buenos Aires - The Argentineantango dance troupe performs Jan. 9 at theUTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 4.

Days of Remembrance Bridal &

Quinceañera Faire — The 20th annualevent is Jan. 16 at the El Paso ConventionCenter. Page 13.

Rubin Center — Showing Jan. 27-March

26, 2011 at UTEP’s Stanlee and GeraldRubin Center for the Visual Arts is “DifferentTempers,” an exhibit by the Center for CraftCreativity and Design. Opening reception isJan. 27. Page 21.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The cele-brated African vocal group performs Feb. 6

at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 15.

Bale Folclorico Da Bahia – Brazil’s onlyprofessional folk dance company performsFriday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26 at UTEP’sMagoffin Auditorium. Page 32.

San Elizario galleries — Several galleriesand artist studios are on Main Street andnear the San Elizario Plaza on the MissionTrail. Page 36.

Mission Trail Experience Shuttle — Thenew shuttle service runs Tuesday throughSunday from several local hotels. Page 52.

Musart Studio-Gallery — Artist NoraOlague Enriquez offers classes in variousmedia at her studio in Kern Place. Page 44.

Southern New Mexico

Silver City Mainstreet events — “FirstFridays” Downtown (Dec. 3); San VicenteArtists Christmas Art Fair (Dec. 11) at SilcoTheater; Victorian Christmas Evening (Dec.

16) at the Silver City Museum; The ArtMarket’s annual holiday sale (Dec. 18) atSilco Theater. Page 44.

Las Cruces Museum of Art — ShowingDec. 3-Jan. 22 is “Looking Ahead” portraitsfrom the Mott-Warsh Collection. Page 34.

Old-Fashioned Christmas — MainStreetTruth or Consequences traditional holidayevent is Dec. 10 with the tree lighting atEvelyn Renfro Park. Page 12.

Elephant Beachwalk — Elephant ButteState Park’s 15th annual luminaria walk andparade is Dec. 11. Page 7.

Scene Spotlight highlights events

advertised in this issue.

Veteran photographers are alwayslooking for the perfect shot.Lewis Woodyard suspected one

might be coming up when a lateNovember snowfall blanketed theFranklins a year ago. The weather hadcleared up, with a few wispy clouds hug-ging the mountaintops as sunsetapproached. A full moon began to risejust behind the highest peak, NorthFranklin.

Lewis grabbed his camera, jumped intohis car and raced across West El Paso toSanta Teresa, so he could get a shot fromthe higher elevation of the desert mesa.

I was watching that sunset-paintedmoonrise at that same time, thinking whata great photograph it would make. I men-tioned that the next day to an artist friend,who said Lewis had taken some shots ofthe spectacular view.

Lewis had sent me a note sometime pre-viously asking about “what does it take toget on the cover of El Paso Scene?” So Icalled him and said if he had that shot, hehad a cover. This month’s cover is whatLewis captured that afternoon.

* * *In years past, El Paso Scene has inserted

the El Paso Community Foundation’s“Spirit of Giving” catalog into the paperto help publicize the needs of local non-profit organizations. The catalog is nowan online publication (at www.epcf.org)and anyone interested in making a differ-ence through giving should check it out.

To highlight some of the opportunitiesto help, this month’s feature story by LisaTate asked local charities what theywould do with a $100 donation. We didnot have room to interview every worthycause in town, so the story is just a sam-pling of the groups that need our help.

* * *The El Paso Convention & Visitors

Bureau and El Paso Scene for severalyears have sponsored a Sun Bowl WeekHike Up Cristo Rey. This is a perfectopportunity to share El Paso’s sunny win-ter weather with friends and family whoare visiting during the holidays, and alsowith football fans here for the big game.

This year’s hike will begin at noon,

Thursday, Dec. 30 (See page 7 fordetails). The weather has stayed for thelast four years, with 75 to 200 or morepeople enjoying the easy 5-mile roundtrip to the top. The hike is also a fund-raiser for the Mt. Cristo RestorationCommittee, which maintains the trail andmonument, and also provides security inthe parking lot and along the trail.

* * *I normally don’t make any special men-

tion of particular events advertised in theScene, but I want to give a little extraattention to the great job that LolaProductions is doing to bring world-classperformances to El Paso. Their early2011 lineup includes Tango Buenos AiresJan. 9; Ladysmith Black Mambazo Feb.6; and Balé Folclorico da Bahía Feb. 25-26, all at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium.All three shows are profiled on Page 24.

I’ve worked with Juanita Vasquez, headof Lola Productions, for many years andshe has always dedicated herself to bring-ing individuals and groups to El Paso thatwe otherwise would not have a chance toenjoy. In years past the city used to subsi-dize such programs (during the days ofthe Arts Resources Department) but nowthese shows must rely entirely on privatepromoters and ticket sales.

So if you’re looking for a last-minuteChristmas gift that not only is sure toplease, but also will help keeps the artsstrong in El Paso, consider buying ticketsto these shows.


North Pole at the Museum —International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana,will host its 4th annual afternoon of holidayentertainment 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11,featuring Christmas carols, storytelling, pictureswith Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainment, holi-day treats and more. Admission is free.Nominal fee for photos with Santa (proceedsbenefit the museum). Information: 543-6747 orinternationalmuseumofart.net.

Oñate Trail Dog Fanciers Dog Shows— The AKC licensed club hosts its all-breeddog show is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday andSunday, Dec. 11-12, at El Paso CountyColiseum, open to the more than 150 breedsand varieties of dogs recognized by theAmerican Kennel Club. This year’s event willalso feature mixed-breed dogs in obedienceand rally events. Spectator admission is free.Information: 626-9975 or otdfa.org.

San Jacinto Plaza Christmas TreeLighting — El Paso Employees Federal CreditUnion hosts the 75th annual “Celebration ofLights” holiday tradition of the plaza’s spectacu-lar Christmas tree and displays Saturday, Dec.

11, at San Jacinto Plaza downtown. The cere-mony begins at 5:30 p.m. with live entertain-ment. The lighting of the 55-foot Christmastree by Mayor John Cook and a child fromCandlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation at5:50 p.m. followed by the 13th annual lightedChristmas parade at 6 p.m. Information: 541-4331 or 544-5436.

New this year is a fireworks display and laserlight show following the parade.

International Posada — The 19th annualInternational Posada is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

16, at San Jacinto Plaza. The event includes thetraditional re-creation of the Holy Couple’ssearch for shelter, along with a piñata, tradi-tional holiday treats and choirs singing “villanci-cos” (Christmas carols). The annual posada issponsored by the El Paso Central BusinessAssociation, the City of El Paso, the MexicanConsulate and others. Admission is free.Information: 533-2656.

St. Anthony’s Seminary Posada — Theseminary, at Crescent and Hastings in CentralEl Paso, celebrates the traditional custom ofthe posada at about 6:30 p.m. nightly Dec. 16-

23, with rosary, songs by Los Franciscanos andprocession, followed by the breaking of piñatas.The posada is conducted in Spanish. The semi-nary’s famous Nativity scene will be on displaythrough Christmas Day. Information: 566-2261.

Luminarias Festival/Posadas along theMission Trail — The Mission Trail will glowwith traditional Christmas luminarias Saturday,Dec. 18, for its 16th annual event. Around30,000 luminarias will line Socorro Road fromthe Ysleta Mission past the Socorro Mission,then to San Elizario Plaza. Admission is free.Information: 851-1682. or themissiontrail.net.

The 8-mile route includes all three MissionTrail churches. Some shops and restaurantsalong the trail will remain open after hours foropen houses or shopping. Each community willhost its own posada and holiday festivities.Special activities will be held at the TiguaCultural Center.

San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Societywill host free events beginning at 5 p.m. at theLos Portales Museum, 1521 San Elizario Road.A live nativity pageant will be performed, andtraditional food and refreshments will be sold.Information: epcounty.com/sanelizariomuseum.

Kwanzaa — Events honoring the values ofancient African cultures will take place at 7p.m. nightly, Dec. 26-Jan. 1, at the McCallNeighborhood Center, 3231 E. Wyoming.Information: 566-2407.

Mount Cristo Rey Hike — A guided hikeis at noon Thursday, Dec. 30, at Mount CristoRey, Sunland Park, N.M. Length: 5 miles roundtrip (2-3 hours). Cost: $5 ($2 for children)donation requested for the Mt. CristoRestoration Committee. Information: 252-9840. No reservation is required.

A presentation on the history of the monu-ment will be given at the summit.

The four-story-tall statue of Christ on thecross was built in 1938-40 by sculptor UrbiciSoler. The mountaintop is 4,576 feet above sealevel, in Sunland Park, N.M., near the junctionof Mexico, Texas and New Mexico.

The hike is sponsored by El Paso Convention& Visitors Bureau and El Paso Scene. Security isprovided along the trail and in the parking lot.

The 5-mile hike is easy to moderate, and issuitable for all ages. Free bottled water provid-ed for hikers.

Meet at the large parking lot at the trailheadto Mt. Cristo Rey off McNutt Road (NM 273).Take the Racetrack exit off Paisano and crossthe Rio Grande.

Hyundai Sun Bowl — The 77th annualfootball classic begins at noon, Friday, Dec. 31.The game features the Pac-10 Conference ver-sus the ACC. Teams will be announced Dec 5.Reserved seats: $20-$60; general admission:$15. Captain’s Club tickets: $650. Information:533-4416, 1-800-915-BOWL or sunbowl.org.(Ticketmaster)

This year’s half-time entertainment featuresrecording Grammy-winning artist LeeGreenwood performing his patriotic hit “GodBless The USA.” Greenwood is a two-timeCountry Music Association Male Vocalist of theYear. Greenwood will also perform theNational Anthem before kickoff.

Pregame activities begin at 11:30 a.m. in thestadium, and the Sun Bowl Fun Zone activityarea for children is open 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.outside of the stadium’s east concourse.

Other Sun Bowl events:• The Rotary Club Kick Off Luncheon is 11:30a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Doubletree HotelDowntown, 600 N. Mesa.• Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational basketballtournament is Dec. 28-29 at the Don HaskinsCenter, UTEP.• Rotary Sun Bowl Football Team Luncheon isThursday, Dec. 30, at the El Paso ConventionCenter. The starting line-ups from both teamsare introduced at 11:30 a.m. and the headcoaches are highlighted as well. Tickets: $50;tables for eight $400 (eight guests or 6 guestsand two football player from each team).• The 13th annual Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is 4 to9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at the El PasoConvention Center, with free activities andgames for kids 6 and younger, face painting,balloon animals, magic acts, local bands, Battleof University Bands and Cheerleaders, foodand drink for purchase, and a fireworks display.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe — The13th annual religious festival in Tortugas, N.M.is Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12. The fes-tival is the biggest event of the year in Tortugas,a small village near Mesilla Park that’s home tothe Tortugas Indians. Events are centered atOur Lady of Guadalupe Church. Information:(575) 526-8171 or (575) 522-0288.

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Events begin Thursday evening with an all-night wake and Native American dancers.

The annual procession, rosary and vigil to theTortugas “A” Mountain begins around 7 a.m.Friday followed by Mass on the mountain. Arosary is around 4 p.m. At sundown, pilgrimswill light luminarias along the mountain path.

A fiesta Mass is 9 a.m. Saturday followed byDanzante Dances and a traditional free fiestadinner sponsored by La Corporacion deNuestra Señora de Guadalupe. A processionaround the village, rosary and reception inhonor of the Corporacion’s mayordomos con-cludes the events Friday afternoon.

To get there: Take I-10 to Las Cruces, exit onUniversity Avenue and go under the freeway;turn left at the stop sign and continue on Main,going through two signals. Turn left on TortugasDrive and then turn right on Parroquia.

Our Lady of Guadalupe exhibition andmini-festival — An opening art receptionand mini-festival is 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec.

10, at La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú, theYsleta Independent School District’s gallery at8455 Alameda. Winners of the annual art com-petition will be announced. Entertainmentincludes Ceiba and Danza Azteca ChichimecaOmecoatl, plus food, arts and crafts vendors.Admission is free. Information: 434-9711 or fin-earts.yisd.net.

The 13th annual “Our Lady of Guadalupe”exhibition runs Dec. 10-Jan. 20.

Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe ofGuadalupe Pueblo — Events celebratingthe Virgin of Guadalupe are Dec. 10-12 at St.Genevieve’s Church, 100 S. Espina and 1025 E.

Las Cruces, in Las Cruces. Admission is free,and everyone is invited. Information: (575) 524-0623 or (575) 650-1945.

A procession of the virgin is 6 to 7 p.m. Fridayand Saturday. Menudo will be served until mid-night at the hall. A velorio (rosary) and dancingof Matachines de La Danza del Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe will be held until 2 a.m.

A Mass for the Virgin de Guadalupe will begiven at 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by dancing bythe matachines (Los Danzantes) and Piro-Manso-Tiwa Tribe members until 5 p.m.

Feast of Our Lady of GuadalupeCelebration — A procession begins at 8 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, at Ysleta Elementary Schooland proceeds to the Ysleta Mission; Massbegins about 10 a.m. in front of the Mission,with an International Youth Peace Rally.

A Cultural Arts Market at the mission is 11:30a.m. to 5 p.m. with arts, crafts, dancers, music,food and beverage vendors. Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org.

St. Anthony’s Festival for Our Lady ofGuadelupe — St. Anthony’s Seminary,Crescent and Hastings in Central El Paso, willhost events in honor of Our Lady of GuadelupeDec. 11-12, including pilgrimages, masses anda bazaar. Information: 566-2261.

Saturday’s events include a pilgrimage fromthe seminar to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at2907 Alabama at 4 a.m. followed by a MariachiMass at the parish at 6 a.m.

A live portrayal of “Our Lady of Guadalupe’sappearance to St. Juan Diego on Mt. Tepeyac”is 6:45 p.m. Saturday at the seminary, and aMidnight Mass with matachines and “mañani-tas” to Our Lady of Guadalupe is 11 p.m.

A bazaar is 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with aMass co-celebrated with Bishop ArmandoOchoa at 6:30 p.m.

Church programs

A Coffeehouse Christmas — CrossPointChurch, 11995 Montwood, presents“Christmas Special,” its annual holiday gift tothe community Dec. 10-12, featuring vignettesof drama, dance and music, homemade treatsand specialty coffee. Performances are at 7p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at the 10 a.m.Sunday service. Admission is free. Information:857-7492 or crosspointelpaso.com.

‘The Deliverer’ - The annual large-scale hol-iday pageant of music and drama celebratingthe Christmas season is Dec. 10-12 and Dec.

17-19 at Cielo Vista Church, 3585 Lee Trevino.Tickets available at the church ticket window.Information: 595-0288 or cielovista.org.

‘The Wonder of Christmas’ — CoronadoBaptist Church, 501 Thunderbird, will host itsannual Christmas Cantata performance at 6:30p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 12,featuring the church’s Christmas Choir andOrchestra. The cantata-style program com-bines music with drama. Nursery provided.Admission is free. Information: 584-3912 orcoronadobaptist.org.

A Christmas Family Gathering — FirstChristian Church (Disciples of Christ), 901Arizona hosts its Christmas celebration benefit-ing their Christmas basket outreach for areafamilies in need 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec.

11, featuring Christmas crafts for ages 2 to 10,a story moment, carols and more. Admission isfree; canned food item donation requested.Information: 533-6819, elpasofirstchristian.org.

‘Living Christmas Tree’ — The 46th annu-al Christmas concerts at First Baptist Church,805 Montana, are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday

and Sunday, Dec. 11-12, 805 Montana, featur-ing more than 125 participants performingfamiliar holiday songs, both old and new.Tickets: $4, available in the church officeMonday through Friday on a first come, firstserved basis. Doors open one hour prior toeach performance. The event usually sells outearly. Free child care available for ages 4 andyounger. Information: 533-1465 or fbcep.com.

Since 1964, the Tree program features theQuintessential Brass, along with the children’schoir, Grace Notes ensemble, LCT Band, andthe Christmas Chorus of students and adults.

‘A Feast of Carols’ — Western Hills UnitedMethodist Church and First PresbyterianChurch present a joint concert of Randol AlanBass’s holiday piece Sunday, Dec. 19, featuringthe combined Chancel Choirs, Orchestra andQuintessential Brass. Also featured are selec-tions from Handel’s Messiah and congregationalsinging. Performances are 2 p.m. at WesternHills, 524 Thunderbird, and 5 p.m. at FirstPresbyterian, 1340 Murchison. Admission isfree. Information: 584-2133 orwesternhillsep.org.

Christmas Celebration — Abundant LivingFaith Center, 1000 Valley Crest, will host itsannual orchestral production and candlelightcommunion services celebrating the birth ofJesus Christ Dec. 19-24, in the center’s audito-rium. The production includes musical comedy,dance, drama, candlelight communion and liveNativity scene. Performances are 7 p.m. Sundaythrough Thursday, and 5 and 7:30 p.m. Friday.Nursery and children’s classes provided.Admission is free. Information: 532-8543 oralfc.com.


December Roundup


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Let There Be Lights

Holiday Light Show — A brilliant display ofholiday lights choreographed to music will befeatured Fridays through Sundays, Dec. 3-Jan.

1, at 12001 Paseo de Oro (one block north ofMontwood, off Bob Mitchell).

Luminarias by the Lake — Thousands ofluminarias will line the walking paths atKeystone Heritage Park and El Paso DesertBotanical Gardens, 4200 Doniphan, 6 to 9 p.m.Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, featuring musicand refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit thepark. Admission: $4 ($3 seniors and military, $1children 12 and younger); $5 to light a specialluminaria for a special person or event.Information: 584-0563.

Navidad de La Fe Luminarias — La FeClinic will light up Scenic Drive with more than4,000 luminarias for its 19th annual event 6 to10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Admission is free,but sightseers are invited to donate canned anddry goods or cash or checks (made to “Centrode Salud Familiar La Fe” to benefit familiesserved by La Fe.

Scenic Drive will be open only to one-waytraffic during the event, accessible fromRichmond/Alabama streets in Central El Paso.Cars proceed slowly westward with lights offto view the luminarias and the city lights of ElPaso and Juárez. Drivers will also get to viewSanta and his elves and a live Nativity scene.Volunteers and sponsors are always needed.Information: 534-7190.

Ascarate Park Winter Wonderland —The county park and lake is lit for the holidaysthrough early January. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Monday through Thursday and to 11 p.m.Friday through Sunday. Admission is $1 pervehicle. Information: 772-5605.

Cumberland Circle — Luminarias andChristmas lights adorn the circle eachChristmas Eve in the central El Paso neighbor-hood. From I-10, take Trowbridge northwestto Pennsylvania Ave. Pennsylvania leads directlyinto the circle.

Eastridge Christmas lights — The resi-dents of the Eastside subdivision of Eastridgeparticipates each year in an elaborate neighbor-hood-wide holiday lights display. Lights are usu-ally lit around the first week of December, andrun through the holiday season.

The subdivision is off McRae Blvd; turn weston Eastridge.

Southern New Mexico

Christmas on the Pecos — One ofAmerica’s top holiday traditions, the boat touralong the Pecos River runs Nov. 26-Dec. 31 inCarlsbad, N.M. The 19th annual event show-cases the winter wonderland of more than 100festively decorated houses. Twelve to 15 toursare offered nightly 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The tours depart from Pecos River Village,which includes a gallery full of Southwesterngifts and refreshments and holiday lights. Notours offered Christmas Eve. Tickets: $12.50($7.50 age 2-11) Sunday through Thursday,$17.50 ($12.50 age 2-11) Friday and Saturday.Children under 3 years of age are free if sittingon lap. Half length tours are $7. Tickets shouldbe purchased in advance; many dates are soldout. Information: Carlsbad Chamber ofCommerce (575) 887-6516 or christmason-thepecos.com.

Christmas in Cloudcroft — TheSacramento Mountain community’s holiday sea-son events include:• Santa Land Celebrations are 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 27 and Dec. 18, in Zenith Parkbehind the Chamber of Commerce.Information: (575) 682-2733.• The 28th annual Pet Parade is 2 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, on Burro Avenue.Information: (575) 682-2733.

Ruidoso Festival of Lights — The moun-tain village of Ruidoso will host severalChristmas and holiday events though theChristmas season. Information: 1-888-71-LIGHTS (714-4448) or RuidosoFOL.org.

Christmas in the Park is 6 p.m. Thursday,Dec. 2, at School House Park. Includes lightingof the Southwest’s largest Christmas tree,music and caroling, sleigh rides and visits withSanta. Admission is free.

Lincoln County Community Theater presentsthe family holiday dinner presentation“Christmas Briefs” evening one acts Dec. 2-5,and 9-11 at Cree Meadows Country Club, 301Country Club Drive. Doors open at 6 p.m.;dinner at 7 followed by show. Tickets: $27.50for dinner and show. Information/reservations(575) 258-3133.

The annual “Parade of Lights” is 5:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, in downtown Ruidoso (fromSudderth/Mechem to Pizza Hut), featuringfloats packed with seasonal decorations andlights. Special events are planned all day atWingfield Park in midtown including musicians,carolers, children’s rides and more.

The Annual ENMU-Ruidoso CommunityChoir Concert is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, atthe Spencer Theater. Admission: $5.

Cowboy Christmas Ball at Mountain Annies is8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, featuring JodyNix and The Texas Cowboys. Dinner served at6 p.m. Ticket information: (575) 257-7982.

Ski Apache’s Torch Light Parade is tentatively5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Ski ApacheResort. Veteran skiers carry lighted torcheswhile descending the mountain. Food anddrinks available for purchase. Indian drummingbegins at 5 p.m. with parade down the moun-tain at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but spectatorsare encouraged to arrive early.

Luminarias will light historic Lincoln at duskFriday, Dec. 24, along Hwy 380.

City of Las Cruces Christmas TreeLighting Ceremony — The annual ceremo-ny is Friday, Dec. 3 in Las Cruces. Location tobe announced. The celebration includes music,refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus.Information: (575) 541-2000.

Also that evening is the 7th annual Trail ofLights Luminaria Walk 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the LasCruces Downtown Mall and Railroad museum,featuring cocoa, cookies, carols, model trail dis-plays and more. Information: (575) 541-2288or (575) 541-2296.

Luminarias on The Plaza — The City ofSocorro, N.M. will host its 7th annual artscrawl 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, on the his-toric plaza and several surrounding shops inSocorro. The event features, live music art-work, food and beverages. Admission is free.Information: (575) 838-2724.

The city’s official Christmas Tree Lighting is 6p.m. on the plaza.

‘Christmas in the Foothills’ — The his-toric Black Range town of Hillsboro, N.M.invites Christmas shoppers for a holiday studiowalk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Thecelebration offers open houses at art galleriesand historic homes as well as holiday activities,

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food and arts and crafts shows and a “$49.99”art sale. Admission is free. Information: (575)895-5797.

‘Night of Lights (Noche deLuminarias)’ — Southern New Mexico’slargest luminaria display is 6 to 8:30 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 5, on the New Mexico StateUniversity Campus, a tradition since 1984.More than 5,000 luminarias will light up theInternational Mall and the path from the PanAmerican Center to the Corbett CenterStudent Union. Free holiday entertainment andactivities at Corbett Center. Free trolley rides.Information: (575) 646-3200 or nmsu.edu.

Mesilla Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting— The community tree lighting is Friday, Dec.

10, in the plaza. Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadenawill switch on the tree at 6 p.m. Christmasmusic continues until 6:30 p.m. Shops will beopen late for holiday shopping. Information:(575) 524-3262, ext. 116

Luminarias and Christmas music will be fea-tured Christmas Eve on the Plaza 5:30 to 7:30p.m. Friday, Dec. 24. The Mesilla Singers choirwill lead in the singing of Christmas carols, andluminarias will be lit around dusk.

Old-Fashioned Christmas — MainStreetTruth or Consequences presents the traditionalholiday event 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.Festivities begin with the tree lighting 6 p.m. atEvelyn Renfro Park, followed by carolers andother performers, holiday refreshments andbusinesses open late for holiday shopping.Wagon rides available. Information: (575) 740-3902 or torcmainstreet.org.

One thousand luminaria will be set upthroughout downtown to add to the festiveatmosphere. Fire pits will be set up in the mid-dle of Broadway. The Sierra County ArtsCouncil will be serving up s’mores for $1 as afundraiser for public art in Sierra County.

Alamogordo Christmas Parade — Theannual lighted parade begins around 5 p.m.,Saturday, Dec. 11, down 10th Street. Hostedby the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce,the parade includes colorful floats, banners,marching bands and a visit from Santa Claus.Information: (575) 437-6120.

Christmas Art Fair — The San VicenteArtists group hosts the fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

11, in the Silco Theater in Silver City N.M.Information: (575) 534-4401 or silvercit-yartists.org.

Christmas Celebration at El CaminoReal — The City of Socorro, N.M. will host awinter celebration 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 11, at the Camino Real InternationalHeritage Center featuring activities for all ages.Admission: $5 (Free for ages 15 and younger).Information: (575) 854-3600 orelcaminoreal.org.

A presentation of the traditional New MexicoChristmas play “La Gran Pastorela” is 1 p.m.The city will provide transportation for the playdeparting at noon from Socorro Plaza andreturning by 3 p.m. Shuttle fee is $1 each way.Reservations: (575) 835-1501.

The center is about 30 miles south ofSocorro, N.M. on I-25. It is a 5-minute driveeast of I-25 at Exit 115.

Elephant Beachwalk and FloatingLights parade — Elephant Butte State Park’s15th annual luminaria walk and parade benefit-ing Make-A-Wish Foundation is 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11. The parade begins at 6:30p.m. The event features more than 3,500 lumi-narias, a boat and RV parade, 25 host camp-fires, Santa Claus, hayrides, caroling, and lots ofhot chocolate, cider and posole for everyone.Cost: $5 per car. Information: (575) 740-1777.

Party and awards ceremony follow at theElephant Butte Inn.

Fort Selden Luminaria Tours — The12th annual event at Fort Selden StateMonument is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.The trails and ruins of the 19th-century fort willbe lit by more than 1,000 luminarias. Hotchocolate, cookies and living history military re-enactments. Admission is free during theevening. Information: (575) 526-8911 ornmmonuments.org. Admission is $3 (age 16and under free).

Victorian Christmas Evening — The26th annual event is 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

16, at the Silver City Museum, 312 W.Broadway. The old-fashioned community cele-bration features traditional music, decorations,costumed characters, children’s’ stories, hotmulled cider, plum pudding and other holidaytreats. Admission: $3. Children free if accom-panied by adult. Information: (575) 538-5921or silvercitymuseum.org.

Art Market Holiday Sale — The annualsale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, inthe Silco Theater in Silver City N.M.Information: (800) 548-9378.

Doña Ana Modular Railroad Display —The Doña Ana Modular Railroad Club will pres-ent a display 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18-19, at GoodSamaritan Village, 3025 Terrace Drive, in LasCruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)644-7758 or (575) 532-1751.

Luminarias and Christmas Carols onthe Plaza — Old Mesilla, N.M., turns into awonderland of music and light beginning atdusk Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, at SanAlbino Church and the surrounding historicplaza. Around 6,000 luminarias will be set up.The Mesilla Singers will lead singing ofChristmas carols from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mesilla is southwest of Las Cruces. Take I-10West to the Avenida de Mesilla exit. The plazais off NM Highway 28 (Avenida de Mesilla)south of I-10. Admission is free. Information:(575) 524-3262, ext. 116.

New Year’s Eve

Ardovino’s New Year’s EveCelebration — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing,One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, will ringin 2011 Friday, Dec. 31, with a special dinner,glass of champagne, and live music. Champagnetoast, and party favors. Cost: $100 per personfor (optional) dinner. Admission to party aloneis free. Information/reservations: (575) 589-0653 or ardovinos.com.

New Year’s Eve Dance — El Paso Parksand Recreation will host a senior New Year’sEve dance 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, atSan Juan Senior Center, 5701 Tamburo, andGrandview Senior Center, 3134 Jefferson.Information: (San Juan) 772-8365 or(Grandview) 566-1217.

Sunland Park New Year’s Eve — Boseewill headline the New Year’s Eve celebration inthe Signature Showroom at Sunland ParkRacetrack & Casino Friday, Dec. 31. Dinneroffered 7 to 8:30 p.m. with music and dancing9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Tickets: $35 (includes dinner buffet, entertain-

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ment, favors and champagne toasting); $250table for eight. Ages 21 and older welcome.Information/reservations: (575) 874-5200.

A free party featuring music by Inolvidable andparty favors is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the FranklinLounge. No reservations needed, seating avail-able on a first come, first serve basis.

West Texas

Mountain Country Christmas — Theannual event is all day Friday and Saturday, Dec.

4-5, at the Alpine Civic Center, 801 W.Holland, in Alpine, Texas. Arts and crafts fair,baked goods, entertainment. Admission is free.Information: (432) 837-2326.

The Christmas Tour of Historic Homes is 1 to5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Tickets: $10.

Bazaars and fairs

Mescalero Apache Arts & Crafts Show— The fall show is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday, Nov. 27-28, at Inn of the MountainGods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M.The show will feature works in all styles andmediums by Mescalero Apache artisans.Information: 1-877-277-5677.

St. Genevieve’s Holiday show — Theparish’s 24th annual antique and craft show andsale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27-28, at St.Genevieve’s Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las CrucesAve., Las Cruces. More than 40 dealers fromfour states. Free appraisals. Food sales.Admission: $2. Information: (575) 526-8624 or(575) 524-4203.

Mission Trail Harvest Market — The 2ndannual market is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

28, at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, 1500 MainStreet in San Elizario, with more several ven-dors selling arts and crafts, fall harvest goodsand food. Live entertainment featured in thepark gazebo. San Elizario historian Ben Sanchezwill lead guided tours of the historical districtthroughout the day. Admission is free.Information: 594-8424 orMissionTrailArtMarket.com.

Christkindl Market — The CommunityCenter on White Sands Missile Range will hostits traditional German Christmas market 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, in building460, featuring shop vendors from the surround-ing areas as well as German Bratwurst withBroetchen. Gift-wrapping offered by BOSS fora donation. Information: (575) 678-4134.

Holiday Sparkle Festival — Tierra del SolElementary School, 1832 Tommy Aaron, willhost its holiday festival with food, games andlive entertainment 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3,hosted by the school’s PTA. Vendor tables avail-able. Information: 920-9612 or 309-8696.

Clendenin Christmas Craft Fair — TheClendenin Elementary School PTA will host its10th anniversary fair 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 4, at the school at 2701 Harrison, featur-ing performances by student groups, food, andholiday items and gifts. Information: 231-2640.

German Advents-Bazaar — The annual“Christkindlmarket” arts and crafts festival is 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the GermanCommunity Center (Soldatenstube), Robert E.Lee Road, Fort Bliss. Information: 568-0259,568-4824 or betreuunginelpaso.com.

The traditional German Christmas fair fea-tures numerous vendors selling handmade

products ranging from decorations, handmadegreeting cards, quilts to woodcraft products.German Bratwurst, German beer and Glühweinwill be sold, as well as German coffee, cakes,pastries and cookies.

All proceeds go towards social projects onboth sides of the border through “Aid for theNeedy” and “Helping Hands” Fort Bliss.

‘It’s Beginning to Look A Lot LikeChristmas’ Craft Fair — Pebble HillsElementary School, 11145 Edgemere, hosts its14th annual holiday arts and crafts fair Saturday,Dec. 4. Sponsored by the Pebble Hills PTO.Vendors needed. Information: Donna, 434-5613.

Kohlberg Winter Bazaar — The OlgaKohlberg PTA will host its annual winter bazaar10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, KohlbergElementary School, 1445 Nardo Goodman, fea-turing local arts and crafts and photos withSanta (for a small fee). Information: Carrie,433-6871.

La Union Holiday fundraiser — TheTown of La Union will host a fundraising bazaar10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 4-5, at The Nutcracker Suite,4855 N. Vinton, off Hwy 28, featuring local artsand crafts and a section of gently used items.Information: Aggie, (575) 882-9419 or Pat,(915) 412-8005.

Desert Crossing Holiday Market —Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Restaurant andBanquet Facility will host its 6th annual market10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in the SunsetHall, featuring more than 50 local artists,craftspersons and vendors from the FarmersMarket. Items include Christmas ornaments,jewelry, handmade soaps, and specialty waresincluding baked goods, salsas, jams and jellies.Brunch served at 10 a.m. Dinner service beginsat 5 p.m. Information: (575) 589-0653 orardovinos.com.

La Casa Holiday Bazaar — The annualholiday bazaar featuring regional vendors is 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 4-5, at Las Cruces ConventionCenter, 680 E. University. The bazaar featuresvarieties of holiday gifts, arts and crafts; alongwith homemade treats and a silent auction.Proceeds benefit La Casa Inc. shelter for vic-tims of domestic violence. Call for admission.Information: (575) 526-2819.

The Preview Party is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.

3, with early shopping opportunities and lightrefreshments.

UU Christmas Bazaar — UnitarianUniversalist Community of El Paso, 4425 ByronSt., will host its annual Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 and 12. The bazaarfeatures handmade arts and crafts, jewelry anda Christmas-themed white elephant table.Twenty percent of sales goes toward the UUcommunity. Admission is free. Information:562-4001 or uuelpaso.org.

Ysleta Mission Cultural Arts Market —The Ysleta Mission, 131 Zaragosa, will host itsmarket featuring traditional art works 11:30a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, on the his-toric mission’s grounds.

The event features Southwest Artists, colchas,retablos, weaving and Native American potteryand Jewelry. Entertainment includes a perform-ance by the Viva El Paso Special EditionCompany, plus Tigua Social Dances, mat-achines, folklorico dances and mariachis.Traditional foods and beverages will be sold.Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org.

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will becelebrated 8 to 11:30 a.m. A procession beginsat 8 a.m. at Ysleta Elementary School; Massbegins about 10 a.m. in front of Ysleta Mission.

St. Thomas Aquinas Craft Fair — St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community Church,11970 Bywood, will host a crafts fair 9 a.m. to5 pm. Sunday, Dec. 12. Information: 591-2752.

Happy Hippie Holidaze Open House —The Hal Marcus Gallery, 800 N. Mesa (topfloor), hosts its 40th annual Happy HolidazeOpen House arts and craft fair 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, with 15 booths sellingitems like crocheted “bickie’s bears,” choco-lates from Fudge ‘n More, handcrafted jewelryby Oscar Moya and Soozen and Cecil Lee,items from El Paso Knitting Guild, Cactus Maryorganic soaps and more. Admission is free.Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.

Continuous live music and entertainment pro-vided by Gene Keller, Alfredo Guitierrez,Nienna, The Cowboy Gospel Band, CasaFlamenco, Kareesha and the Hippy Shakes andmore.

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For a good cause

Black Friday Adoption Event — TheHumane Society of El Paso, 4991 Fred Wilson,will host its annual Black Friday adoptions ofdogs and cats 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-

28 at the society, and 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, at El PasoSaddleblanket, 6926 Gateway East. Information:532-6971, ext. 15 or hselpaso.org.

Boys and Girls Club wine tasting —Boys and Girls Club of El Paso hosts its 3rdannual holiday gala 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec.

2, at El Paso Museum of Art, with wines, food,a silent auction, music, and the premierescreening of Mind Warp Entertainment’s “RedSands.” Dress is holiday attire. All proceedsbenefit the youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of ElPaso. Tickets: $75 in advance; $100 at the door.Information/tickets: 532-7410 or bgcelpaso.org.

Also featured is author and New York Timesbestseller Jimmy Pena signing his new book“Prayfit: Your Guide to A Healthy Body and AStronger Faith in 28 Days.” Pena, an El Paso

native and Coronado High School alumnus, isthe founder of “Prayfit,”

Chamber of Commerce Gala — The111th annual Greater El Paso Chamber ofCommerce gala is Friday, Dec. 3, at the El PasoConvention Center. Cocktails being at 6:15p.m. with dinner at 7:15 p.m. followed bymusic and dance by the River City Band.Tickets: $100-$150. Information: 534-0500.Online registration at elpaso.org.

Raffle tickets include a grand prize trip toNew Zealand for two.

Christmas for Chihuahuita MotorcycleRun — The 26th annual motorcycle run andparade is Friday, Dec. 3, beginning at El Coco,7246 North Loop. Decorated bikes and truckswill be on display beginning at 10 a.m. followedby judging at 11:30 a.m. The parade departspromptly at noon led by Mr. and Mrs. Santa andtheir elves on motorcycle. All motorcyclegroups and individuals are invited to participate.

Party follows the run at 1 p.m. at 502 CanalRoad with prizes for best-decorated motorcy-cle and truck awarded. Food, drinks and doorprizes also offered.

The parade goes to participating local schoolsto pick up toys for the annual party to be heldlater in December. This year’s schools areCielo Vista Elementary, MacArthurIntermediate, Ross Middle School and HillsideElementary. Participation is free, and riders arewelcome to bring candy for the school kids.Donations welcome. Information: Mickie Subia,533-1208.

EPSYOs poinsettia sale — El PasoSymphony Youth Orchestras is taking ordersfor 6” poinsettias to benefit its youth programsthrough Dec. 3. Cost per plant is $12. Ordersonline at epsyos.org. Information: 525-8978.

Christmas Posada — Darrington ParkTraining Facility, 1360 Quail Springs in Clint, willhost its traditional posada at 7 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 4, featuring mariachi, folklorico dancers, aMexican cultural fashion show, trick ropingexhibition, live music, contests, prizes and apiñata and candy for all. Admission: $15 dona-tion (includes dinner); free for children under10. Information: 694-6616.

Dinner includes tamales, pozoles, champurra-do, calientitos, bunuelos and more.

Proceeds benefit the horse assisted therapyprogram, which focuses in giving a supportiveenvironment to at-risk youth, foster children,victims of abuse and people with learningand/or physical disabilities.

Santa Pet Pictures — Both the HumaneSociety and Animal Rescue League offer pets achance to visit with Santa this season at areaPetSmarts 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays andSundays, Dec. 4-19. Portion of the proceedsfrom photos benefits the hosting organization.• The Human Society’s “Santa Claws” is fea-tured at PetSmart at 1836 Joe Battle and 10501Gateway West, at Yarbrough. Information/cost:532-6971 or [email protected].• Animal Rescue League of El Paso’s “SantaPaws” is at PetSmart at 655 Sunland ParkDrive. Cost (with Pets Perk card): $9.95.Information: 587-7898 or arlep.org.

Christmas Street — The 36th annual fund-raiser for the El Paso Rehabilitation Center isTuesday, Dec. 7, at El Paso Country Club, 5000Country Club Place. Several lavish custom-designed Christmas trees will be on display.The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with the galaat 6 p.m. Information, ticket prices: 544-8484.


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‘B-Warm’ Blanket Drive — The BradenAboud Memorial Foundation will host a blanketdrive through Dec. 15. New blankets, twinsize or larger, may be dropped off at CoronadoHigh School, El Paso Times, El Paso SheriffOffice facilities, Lincoln Middle School, ZachWhite Elementary, Mitzi Bond Elementary, St.Mark’s School and St. Clements Parish School.Information: 503-0400 or bradenaboud.com.

Black Tie Dance Party at the Murray –Mimbres Region Arts Council presents its 29thgala fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 18, at theMurray Hotel, Broadway and Texas in SilverCity, N.M. Dress is formal attire. Ticket infor-mation to be announced. Information: 1-888-758-7289 or mimbresarts.org.

Toys 4 Tats — Sun City/Monsterland Tattoos,6930 Gateway East, will take donations of newunwrapped toys, canned food items and blan-kets benefiting El Paso Rescue Mission 10 a.m.to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 21-22.Those donating items valued at $20 or morereceive a free tattoo from the “event selection”or a free t-shirt. Information: 779-7282 or res-cuemissionep.com.

Operation Santa Claus — For more than52 years Op Santa has been collecting new andused toys and bikes for the needy children ofthe El Paso/Fort Bliss area. Toys and bicyclesmay be dropped off at the Fort Bliss Op Santawarehouse, Bldg. 1123, Monday through Fridayor at any El Paso Fire Station, 24 hours a day,365 days a year. For a pickup, call 568-1010.

Donations to “Operation Santa Claus” can bemailed to Op Santa, Inc. P.O. Box 16270, FortBliss, TX 79906. All funds are for parts andsupplies and no funds are paid to any staff. Information: 568-8904 or blissmwr.com.

2011 ‘Mighty Mujer’ Calendar —Center Against Family Violence’s new calendarfeaturing the growing female cyclingcommunity in El Paso is now available. Featured“mighty mujeres” include women from variedbackgrounds including a full-time student andtriathlete to artist and doctor. All proceedsfrom sales benefit the center. To find out wherethe calendar is available, contact the center544-0341 or cafv.org.

The 2011 Mighty Mujeres are CrystalCarbajal, Maritza Dominguez, GabrielaGallegos, Blanca Harp, GretchenMcElroy, Deena Mustin, Shannon Osborne, MiaRifai, Grace Tarng, Valerie Topp, Hope Wrightand Michelle Zapanta.

Blanket Drive — El Paso Fire Departmentand Extreme Weather Task Force is collectingnew blankets to very young, elderlyand/infirmed in need through the wintermonths. The purpose is to helps prevent coldweather and carbon monoxide emergencies inthe El Paso area. Recommendations for those inneed of blankets are also being taken.Information/donations: Ray Resendez, 849-4005or ci.el-paso.tx.us/weather_task_force/.

Those in need of blankets may call 2-1-1Texas for assistance.

Blankets may be dropped off at all El Paso FireDepartment stations and the El Paso CountySheriff’s offices throughout the cold weathermonths. The task force only accepts new blan-kets and monetary donations.

An Evening with the Stars – El PasoChapter, The Links Inc. hosts its 4th annual ele-gant evening of dinner, dancing and awards rec-ognizing the commitment of individuals whohave made a bright difference in our communi-

ty Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Wyndham AirportHotel, 2027 Airway. Silent auction and cocktailsis 6 to 7 p.m. with dinner, awards and dancingat 7 p.m. Music offered by saxophonist MikeHamilton and DJ Big Mike Production. Allattending will receive a 2011 calendar of“Stars.” Tickets $50 ($25 tax deductible).Proceeds help benefit the youth and elderly inEl Paso. Information: Joyce Snead, 598-9499 orSandra Reid, 877-3647.

Something for everyone

Holiday Light Parade entries — City ofEl Paso Parks and Recreation Department andEl Paso Employees Federal Credit Union seekfloats and other entries for the 13th annualCelebration of the Holiday Light Parade at 5:55p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Downtown El Pasofollowing the tree lighting. Parks and Recreationis looking for floats and other entries to partici-pate in this parade. All vehicles or personswalking the parade route must have decorativelighting on vehicles or on self. Entry deadline is7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29. Limited number ofspaces available, taken on a first come, first

serve basis. Information: Sandy Rodriguez, 240-3310 or Eliseo Duran, 252-9031.

Entry forms and rules a available at the Parksand Recreation web site atelpasotexas.gov/parks.

A mandatory meeting for all participants is 6p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, Armijo RecreationCenter. One representative from each paradegroup is required to be in attendance.

Bassett Place — 6101 Gateway West.Information: 772-7479 or bassettplacemall.com.• Photos with Santa Claus offered through

Dec. 24. Special pet photos with Santa are6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5.

Area schools, churches and civic groups willperform holiday entertainment throughout theseason at the Main Stage at Santa Centra.• US Marine Corps, Battery D, 2nd Battalion,14th Marines, 4th Marine Division will collecttoys for Toys for Tots in the area between Zalesand Victoria’s Secret through Dec. 20.• World AIDS Day Awareness Event honorthose who died of AIDS or live with HIV isWednesday, Dec. 1, in front of and in the lobbyof Premiere Cinema.• The 2010 “Season of Safety” event is

Saturday, Dec. 4, with El Paso PoliceDepartment, El Paso Sheriff’s Office, U.S.Border Customs and Border Protection,County Auto Burglary, Theft, Public Authorityand more.• A special “Get Johnny Cage Out of the Cage”fundraiser for El Paso Sheriff’s Office isMonday, Dec. 6. Bring a toy for the office’s“Santa with a Badge Program” to benefit theless-privileged in El Paso County. HIT-FM’sJohnny Cage will be locked-up until the toyquota is reached.• Hillside Elementary School’s Deaf-Educationchildren will visit Santa Claus 8 to 10 a.m.Tuesday, Dec. 14, followed by a performanceof Hillside’s Singing and Signing Choir.

Christmas Village display — Hundreds offigurines make up one of El Paso’s most elabo-rate holiday displays, “Winter Wonderland,” onexhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Dec. 1-Jan.

2, in the auditorium of the MacGuireAdministration Building of the Lee and BeulahMoor Children’s Home, 1100 Cliff Dr. Theexhibit, donated by Dorothea Purvis, consists

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of hundreds of festive figurines and continuesto grow bigger every year. Admission is free,but donations are accepted. Information: 544-8777.

Prenatal classes — Maternidad La Luz,1314 Magoffin, will host free prenatal classesfor the public in December. Both English andSpanish classes available, and January classes arealso being planned. Information: 532-5895.

English classes (all 5 to 6 p.m.):• Wednesday, Dec. 1 — Breastfeeding• Wednesday, Dec. 8 — Postpartum care• Tuesday, Dec. 14 — Prenatal yoga.

Spanish classes (1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays):• Dec. 4 — Breastfeeding • Dec. 11 — Postpartum care• Dec. 18 — Prenatal yoga.

‘Holidazzle’ — Abundant Living FaithCenter’s popular annual women’s Christmasevent is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, atthe Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso. Theevent includes a fashion show, a shopping fairof more than 40 vendors, luncheon and doorprizes. Event often sells out well in advance;reservations encouraged. Tickets: $45.Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com.

This year’s fashion show features winter fash-ions from Ella Blu. The luncheon includes aperformance by “American Idol” contestantLacey Brown.

Latinitas — The non-profit group for theempowerment of Latina youth offers regularmedia-related workshops, exhibits, camps andmore. Information: 239-5051, or latinitas-magazine.org.• Chica Power Fest is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, at the El Paso Public LibraryMain Branch, 501 N. Oregon for girls in grades6 to 8. Hands-on creative expression activitiesinclude poetry, acting, photography, art andsong. Admission is free; reservations encour-aged. • Writing workshops for teens are 3 to 4 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, at Judge Marquez Library.• Multimedia Art Classes for grades 4-8 is 1 to3 p.m. are the second Saturday of each month(Dec. 11) at Judge Marquez Public Library, 610N. Yarbrough. • Latinitas hosts a series of free weekly after-school clubs where middle and high school girlsin grades 4-8th can gather to find creative waysto express themselves at various public librarybranches. Information/times: 239-5051, [email protected] or latinitasmagazine.org.

Westside Dog Park groundbreaking —A groundbreaking for the Westside Dog Parkto be built at Westside Community Park is 10a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, inside the park at 7400High Ridge. The 3-acre park is scheduled toopen in Spring 2011. Information: Judy Weiss,541-4259 or Ann Lilly, 541-4886.

Blessing of Nativities — Sacred EarthMinistry of St. Pius X will host a blessing ofnativity displays at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at StPius X Community Center, 1050 N. Clark.Anyone wishing to have a nativity blessed maybring it to the center at 6:30 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 4, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, forsetup. Nativities will be on display all daySunday. Information: Mike, 757-9395.

Rio Grande Adelante Inc. — The organi-zation dedicated to serving all gay, lesbian,bisexual, transgender and supportive people inthe tri-state, binational border area, hosts sev-eral events each month. Participation is free,unless listed otherwise. Information: 929-9282

or rgadelante.org.• The annual “Holigay Party” is 6:30 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 12. Call for details. • A winter Queen Bowling League runs Dec.

5-Feb. 20, at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano,hosted by Adelante’s Queer Keglers. Mostgames run 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays. The league isnow sanctioned by the International GayBowling Organization. Cost: $65 members; $80non-members. • The “City of Night” Book Club meets thefirst Monday of each month. The Dec. 6 is“Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham.• The organization hosts “Queer Cinema” the7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday ofevery month at Fellini Film Cafe, 220Cincinnati. Screening is free with $7 food pur-chase.

RGA “OUTdoors” activities include hiking,camping and other active events. Call 929-9282to RSVP.• Nov. 27 — Tramway Trails• Dec. 4 — NE Quarry Hike• Dec. 11 — Adobe Whale Migration (RiverWalk)• Jan. 2 — Lower and Upper Sunset Trail.

Walid Shoebot — The Israel-born activistwill speak at Sun Valley Baptist Church, 9901McCombs, Dec. 5-6. Shoebot will speak dur-ing the 9:45 a.m. service Sunday, as well as at 5p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday. The for-mer Palestinian Liberation organization mem-ber has written several books exposing anti-Semitism in Islamic, Christian and secularworlds. Admission is free. Information: 755-7232.

As a young man, Shoebot participated in actsof terror and violence against Israel, and waslater imprisoned in Russian Compound. In1993, he studied the Bible in a challenge toconvert his wife to Islam.

‘Together for Autism’ conference —The annual Region 19 ESC training is 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec 9-10, atHead Start ESC-Region 19, 11670 ChitoSamaniego. The conference is for educators,therapists, administrators, parents and every-one who works with individuals with autism.Cost: $125 for both days (early registrationencouraged, as conference sells out everyyear). No on-site registration accepted.Information: Katherine Wellborn-Chacon, 780-5350. Online registration at esc19.net (event#10517).

Participants will receive the books “A 5 CouldMake Me Lose Control” by Kari Dunn Buronand “No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategiesfor Managing and Preventing Out-Of-ControlBehavior” by Dr. Jed Baker.

Thursday’s keynote session is mother and sonKeri Bowers and Taylor Cross with “Transitionsthrough the Lifespan” and will include a clipfrom their documentary, “Normal People ScareMe.”

Friday’s keynote speaker is retired educatorKari Dunn Buron with “When My Autism GetsToo Big.” Buron has been working with stu-dents with autism for more than 30 years.

Discovery Seminar — Jewish Education ElPaso (JEEP) hosts a two-park multimedia pres-entation Dec. 11-12, combining philosophy,psychology, history and computer science toexplore intellectual arguments for the plausibili-ty of the Torah, scriptures that play an impor-tant role in Judaism and other religions.Presented by Rabbi Tzvi Gluckin. Questions areinvited. Cost: $10 per part in advance; $15 atthe door. Information: 585-8895 orJEEPelpaso.org.

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Part I is 7 p.m. Saturday at the JewishCommunity Center, 405 Wallenberg, and Part 2is 9 a.m. Sunday, at the Lancer’s Club, 6006 N.Mesa (top floor).

Chamizal Saturday Morning Crafts —Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. SanMarcial, invites families to explore variousworld cultures through arts and crafts. at 10:30a.m. one Saturday each month. Each month isbased on different craft concept centered oncultural diversity. Admission is free, but space islimited. Reservations recommended.Information/reservations: 532-7273 ornps.gov/cham.

The Dec. 18 craft is Japanese Mixuhiki giftwrapping.

Mission Trail Experience Shuttle — Thenew shuttle service runs Tuesday throughSunday. The shuttle picks up at seven majorhotels, then travels down the Mission Trail tothe San Elizario Historic District and Chapel.The shuttle also visits the original site of theSocorro Mission, before continuing to its cur-rent location. Additional stops may include theEl Paso Connection, Mission Trail Trading

Post/Bookery, Licon Dairy and other shops.The shuttle will head to the Ysleta Mission,after a stop at the Tigua Cultural Center, timepermitting. The round-trip shuttle lasts about 41/2 hours, and makes a morning and afternoonrun. Reservations required. Cost: $5-$8.Information: 851-6012 orMissionTrailExperience.com.

La Buena Vida Tours — La Buena VidaAlpacas Ranch, 1090 Hwy 28 in La Union, hostsfree tours 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays andSundays. Visitors may see the animals, theworkings of and alpaca ranch, and see itemsmade of wool. Information: (575) 589-4323 orlabuenavidaalpacas.com.

Life Coaches needed — CommunitySolutions is seeking live coaches for citizensreturning to routine life after incarceration. Lifecoaches, both male and female, are needed toassist with the re-entry challenges that so oftendiscourage and thwart many who genuinelywish to become productive members of ourcommunity. Interested individuals may callCarolyn Esparza, 861-7733 or visit solutions-forelpaso.org.

Mind Body Studio — 910 E. Redd Road (at

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Westwind). Hot Yoga, Power and Vinyasa Yogaand Pilates classes offered seven days a week.Information: 585-6362 or mindbodystudio.com.

Zumba classes are 9 a.m. Mondays andSaturdays, 7:40 p.m. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m.Wednesdays and 10 a.m. and 7:40 p.m.Thursdays. Zumba is a dance fitness class thatincorporates Latin and international music anddance movements,

Prenatal Yoga Classes taught by a certifiedinstructor now are offered at 5 p.m. onMondays and Thursdays. Register by phone.

Iron Yoga classes are 10 a.m. Fridays.

PainHELP Support Group — The groupfor anyone experiencing pain, family and friendsmeets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first Monday ofevery month at 1035 Belvidere, Ste 170.Services provided by American Pain FoundationState Pain Advocates. Participation is free.Information: 383-3297 or painfoundation.org.

Fort Bliss

Anyone entering Fort Bliss must obtain a gatepass. Driver’s license, car insurance and regis-tration required. Gate hours are 7:30 a.m. to3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for Jeb Stuartentrance and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday throughFriday and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekends forSheridan Gate.

Holiday Open House — The Fort BlissOCSA will host a holiday open house 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 3-4, at its gift shop “A Little Bit of Bliss,”2011 Sheridan Road on Fort Bliss (near theCassidy gate), featuring hot cider, door prizes,vintage items, Americana, dolls, bears, woodcrafts, coin and flag holders, yard art and ayear-round Christmas Corner. The public isinvited. Information: 562-SHOP (7467) or fboc-sa.com.

‘Island of Misfit Toys’ Holiday Festival— Team Bliss’s holiday festival is 5:30 to 8:30p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Fort Bliss’s Biggs Parkwith Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, food anddrink vendors, “train” rides around the park,movies on the big screen, a live holiday playand balloon animals. Crafts and games alsooffered as fundraisers for various family readi-ness groups. No pets, glass containers or cool-ers allowed in park. Information: 588-8247.

Donations of new or gently used toys takenon-site for Operation Santa Claus, and alu-minum can donations taken.

Holiday entertaining class — Fort BlissCentennial Club hosts a holiday entertainingclass with Chef Steve 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,Dec. 4. Learn to assemble gingerbread orna-ments to hang on a Christmas tree and mix theperfect holiday eggnog. Cost: $10 per person;space limited to first 25 participants.Information: 562-5969.

Army vs. Navy game broadcast — Pre-game festivities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.

11, at the Fort Bliss Centennial Pub and Patio,with complementary food and beverages dur-ing the game. Admission is free. Information:744-8427.

The Army-Navy Game (U.S. MilitaryAcademy’s Black Knights vs. the Midshipmen ofthe U.S. Naval Academy) is generally played onthe last weekend of the college football regularseason.

Comedy Show — Fort Bliss MWR hosts afree comedy show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11,at Fort Bliss’s Soto Gym, featuring SpencerJames, Roy Wood Jr. and Jen Kober.Information: MWR Special Events, 568-2074.

12 Days of Christmas half marathon —Fort Bliss MWR hosts a half-marathon self-paced run. Participants may register beginningWednesday, Dec. 1, at Soto Physical Fitnessand pick up a worksheet. All ages must com-plete a total of 10 miles in any daily distancebefore Dec. 12. The final 3.1 mile race beginsat 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Information: 744-5778. Worksheets may be downloaded atblissmwr.com/gyms.

Survivor Outreach Services — The sup-port group for survivors of fallen soldiers hostsa holiday family party 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

14, at Building 2494 Ricker Road on post(Army Community Service Building).Information: 568-1132 or blissmwr.com.sos.

Fort Bliss Christmas Brunch — FortBliss will host its annual Christmas brunch 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at theCentennial Club with a variety of lunch choices.Cost: $15.95 (half price for children 7-11, freefor children 6 and younger). Cost: $15.95, half

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Soldier sponsor training — Those inter-ested in becoming a mentor for inbound sol-diers and their families may attend monthlytraining sessions at 6 a.m. the last Thursday ofthe month (Dec. 30) at the Army CommunityService ballroom on Fort Bliss. Information:568-1132 or [email protected].

‘Attire for Hire’ business suit drive —The Employment Readiness Program, in collab-oration with Workforce Solutions Upper RioGrande, seeks nearly-new business suits to helpmilitary family members gain employment.Being taken are pant and skirt suits for womenand business coats and suits for men or otherprofessional business attire. Shirts and ties formen also accepted. Items can be dropped off atArmy Community Service (EmploymentReadiness Program), Bldg. 2494, Ricker Roadon Fort Bliss. Information: 569-5873.

Coffee House Night — Fort Bliss’s newMilam Youth Activity Center, 10960 HaanRoad, hosts free open mic music sessions thelast Friday of every month, with hot chocolate,tea and coffee drinks and snacks. Event open toall Fort Bliss community members of all ages.Information: Susan Goss, 588-2858.

Fort Bliss New Year’s — Fort Bliss willhost the following New Year’s celebrations toring in 2011: • Fort Bliss New Year’s Eve Gala — TheCentennial Club at Fort Bliss will host its annu-al New Year’s Eve party at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.

31. Information/reservations: 744-8427.• The base’s Desert Strike Lanes will hostNew Year’s celebrations beginning at 9 p.m.Friday, Dec. 31. Information: 568-6272.

Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — Rifle andpistol shooting competitions are held almostevery weekend at the Fort Bliss Rod & GunClub — visitors can watch for free, food avail-able at the clubhouse snack bar. To get there:Take Railroad Drive to Deer; turn right.Information: 568-2983.

Fort Bliss Sun Bowl Brunch — Theannual Sun Bowl Brunch is 9 a.m. Friday, Dec.

31, in at Fort Bliss’s Pace Hall. Cost: $11.95,$6.95 age 7-11, free for ages 6 and younger).Shuttle to the game follows brunch.Reservations required. Information/reserva-tions: 744-8427 or 562-5969.

Old Fort Bliss — Building 5051, Pershingand Pleasanton Roads. The Old West days ofare relived through replicas of the originaladobe fort buildings and military artifacts.Admission: free. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Information: 568-3137.

Club news

Westside Welcome Club — The group isopen to both newcomers and long-time resi-dents. The club’s monthly free newcomers’coffee is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at 6214 Franklin Dove. Information:219-9596, 581-2314, westsidewelcomeclub.com.

The holiday luncheon is 11:15 a.m.Wednesday, Dec. 8, at El Paso Country Club,featuring entertainment by musician Julio Ortiz.Cost: $19. Reservations (by Dec. 3): 740-9725.

The club will host a Holiday Party Friday,Dec. 10, at El Paso Club, 18th floor of ChaseBuilding, 201 East Main. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.with a buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. Entertainmentprovided by Jack Welch and Shadow.Reservation deadline is Dec. 1. Cost: $30 perperson. Information/reservations: 581-3616.

L’Alliance Française d’El Paso —Information: 585-1789, 845-6535 or afofelpa-so.com. The Christmas dinner is 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Marriott, 1600 Airway.Information: Maud, 833-8705.

The spring session of French classes for chil-dren and adults begins the week of Jan. 17,2011. Information: Christine, 566-8042 orMaud, 833-8705.

Singles in the Son - The group developsfriendships between Christian singles from 25to 45 years old. All denominations are wel-come and there are no costs for membership.Information: Andy, 471-1997 [email protected].• Saturday, Dec. 4 — Dinner and Hockey• Saturday, Dec. 11 — Christmas party• Friday, Dec. 17 — Dinner and a movie.

Woodworkers Club of El Paso — Theclub’s monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,Dec. 7, at 3228 Sacramento (back of building),featuring woodworking demonstrations, and ashow-and-tell segment for items created bymembers. Information: 760-6536 or 564-5915.

Discover El Paso — The monthly luncheonand annual Christmas party is noon Tuesday,Dec. 14, at Vista Hills Country Club, 2201Trawood, with holiday treats, door prizes andentertainment. Reservations required: 584-3126 or 584-3858.

El Paso Christian Women’s Connection— The group hosts its “A Joyful Christmas”luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

14, at El Paso Radisson Hotel, 1770 Airway,with an inspirational mini-drama “Mary andJoseph” and a presentation about Christ ChildSociety with Linda Wancho. Reservation dead-line is Dec. 9. Cost: $13: 598-0811.

Military Order of the World Wars —The El Paso Chapter the Military Order of theWorld Wars will hold its monthly luncheon at11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the WydhamAirport Hotel. Program includes a ChristmasSing-along. Information: 755-4038.

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Area attractions

San Elizario Historic District — The dis-trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario on theMission Trail features four art galleries, sevenartists studio/galleries, three gift shops, theHistoric San Elizario Chapel, the PortalesMuseum and the Veteran’s Museum. Most loca-tions open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andnoon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851-0041,594-8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.

Self-guided walking tours and guided tour ofthe 17 historical sites district also offered,including the Chapel, Old El Paso County Jail(where Billy the Kid broke out a friend in 1876)and more. Free guides available at all galleriesand museum.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The copper-domed casino offers slot machines,and video-machine versions of poker, keno andother games. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with liveentertainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. week-ends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. every-day. General admission and parking are free.Information: (575) 874-5200.

T he 2010-2011 live horse racing season runsDec. 10-April 19. Race days are Tuesdays,Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is12:25 p.m. each race day. General admission isfree to the track and casino. First post time is12:25 p.m. Turf Club seating is $7. Information:(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com

To get there, take the Sunland Park exit fromI-10, go south and follow the signs.

Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305Yaya Road, at Socorro Road east of the YsletaMission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Sunday. The center features a museumon the Tigua tribe. Admission is free.Information: 859-7700 or ysletadelsur.org.

Native American Dances are performed 11:30a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every weekend.

Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center,and family-operated gift shops, feature jewelry,pottery and other crafts.

Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only pub-licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen-gers a view of 7,000 square miles, two coun-tries and three states from Ranger Peak, eleva-tion 5,632 feet. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 forchildren 12 years and under. Tickets sales stopone hour before closing. Hours of operationare noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays andSundays, and noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdaysand holidays. The tram is closed Tuesdays andWednesdays. Information: 566-6622.

To get there: Take Alabama to McKinley andturn toward the mountain.

La Viña Winery — New Mexico’s oldestwinery is just across the state line from El Paso,at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north ofVinton Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 orlavinawinery.com.

The tasting room and patio are open for salesand tasting of wines from 12 to 5 p.m.Thursday through Tuesday (closedWednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour isoffered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the$10 fee includes tasting.

Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy 28 inCanutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast-ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.

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Navidad en la Frontera From the smell of sweet tamales and pinon

firewood and the soft glow of luminarias, thefestive posada processions, the border areadoes the holiday season like nowhere else.

Here are some of the things that define ElPaso’s traditional Christmas celebrations:• Luminarias — Luminaria is the most com-monly used name for a homemade lanternmade of a brown paper bag and candle. Thesimple glowing lights, also referred to as“farolitos” (little lanterns), are a common siteon walkways, rooftops and curbsides through-out the Christmas season.• Posada — Spanish for “inn,” a posada is aprocessional reenacting Mary and Joseph’ssearch for shelter in Bethlehem. During aposada, groups usually travel to three sites(often private homes) and singing carols “vil-lancicos” and praying. After being “turnedaway” at the first two locations, they findshelter at the third, where a celebration withfood, music and often a piñata awaits. Theseare done by some churches nightly for nineevenings (novena) through Christmas Eve.• Pastorela — The Shepherd’s Play or “LosPastores” is a religious folk drama celebratingthe time the shepherds find their way to thestable where the Christ Child is born.• Our Lady of Guadalupe — The reportedappearance of a mestizo Virgin Mary nearMexico City in 1531 is not actually associatedwith Christmas, but her Feast Day of Dec. 12often starts Christmas celebrations for manywith parades, festivals, special masses andcandlelit processionals.• La Noche Buena — “The Holy Night,” iswhat Christmas Eve is referred to in Mexico.Noche Buena is a time for family get-togeth-ers, and the celebration of the birth of Christ.Often a small gift or treat is given to the chil-dren, and traditional holiday foods such as

tamales, empanadas, bizcochitos and capirota-da (Mexican bread pudding) is served. Theevening ends with the attending of a peacefulmidnight mass, known as “La Misa DelGallo” (Rooster’s Mass).

The Poinsettia, a native plant of Mexico, ifoften called “Flor de la Noche Buena” orFlower of the Holy Night.

• El Dia de Los Reyes Magos — Epiphany isthe traditional end of the Christmas season(Jan. 6), and a time of gift giving time. Thisday celebrates when the Wise Men “LosReyos Magos” came bearing gifts for theChrist child. Also part of this day are King’scakes, a ring-shaped coffee cake type ofdessert with a small toy baby baked into it.The person finding the baby in the piece isthe one who will host the next party, eithernext year’s celebration or the upcomingCandlemass celebration Feb. 2.

• Traditional foods — Most people arefamiliar with tamales, bizochitos (sugar cook-ies with anise seasoning) and empanadas(small fruit or meat-filled pies). Here aremore regional treats.• Posole — a hominy or corn-based stew in apork or chicken broth base spiced with greenor red chile. Popular in northern New Mexico.• Capirotada — Mexican bread pudding. Thename means “a little bit of everything,” and itcan include anything from brown sugar,raisins, chopped nuts and vanilla to shreddedcheese. A traditional Lenten dessert also pop-ular at Christmas.• Menudo – A stew made of tripe (stomachlining or cow), posole and other ingredients.Popular Christmas morning breakfast treat aswell as weekends year round.• Champurrado — Mexican hot chocolate. Arich, chocolate drink seasoned with cinnamonand beaten with a rotary beater (molinillo)until frothy.

UTEP Department of Music —Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine ArtsRecital Hall, unless listed otherwise.Information: 747-5606 or utep.edu/music.• UTEP Wind Symphony — Tuesday Nov. 30.Tickets: $3-$5 (free for children, UTEP ID).• Holiday Concert — Thursday, Dec. 2.Tickets: $3-$5 (free for children, UTEP ID). • UTEP Flute Studio — Friday, Dec. 3.Tickets: $3-$5 (free for children, UTEP ID). • John Siqueiros, guitar — Saturday, Dec. 4.Faculty Recital Series. Professor Siqueiros willperform works for solo classical guitar by J.S.Bach, UTEP resident composer DominicDousa, Agustine Barrios and Cuban composerLeo Brouwer. Tickets: $3-$5 (free for children,

UTEP ID).• UTEP Percussion Studio — Monday, Dec. 6.Tickets: $3-$5 (free for children, UTEP ID) • Song Slam — Thursday, Dec. 9. See separatelisting below.

Aaron Lewis — The Las Cruces native per-forms at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at theBlack Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall inLas Cruces. Lewis will perform compositionsfrom his “Gemini” and “Space Travel” albums aswell as premiering pieces from his upcomingalbum “Zodiac Strings.” First 10 people throughthe door receive a free CD of Lewis’ music.Admission: $10 ($7 students).Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223.

Bach Cello Suites – Renowned cellist ZuillBailey will perform the complete suites ofJohann Sebastian Bach in a special fundraisingperformance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 in thePhilanthropy Theatre in the Plaza TheatreAnnex, hosted by El Paso Pro-Musica. Bailey’sCD of the suites reached Number One onBillboard’s Classical charts this year. Tickets:$100; includes champagne reception at CafeCentral following the performance.Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.

UTEP Holiday Concert — The UTEPChoirs present their holiday season concert at7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Fox Fine ArtsRecital Hall, featuring selections by Jacob Handland J.S. Bach as well as by new composers suchas John Tavener and Javier Busto. There willalso be “lighter” holiday selections including“Various Themes of Fa-La-La” and “Deck theHalls in 7/8.” General admission: $5; ticketsavailable in advance at the University Ticketoffice or at the door. Information: 747-5606.

‘Navidad de Las Luminarias’- The Chapelat Loretto Academy, 1400 Hardaway atTrowbridge, provides the elegant English cathe-dral setting for the Bruce Nehring Consort’sannual holiday concerts Dec. 3-5, with theConsort Singers, organist Lester Ackerman andthe Quintessential Brass. Bruce Nehring con-ducts. The program of sacred Christmas musicranges from Renaissance to contemporary,including international carol and melodies.

Performances are 7:45 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8p.m. Saturday and 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday.Tickets: $15. Discounts are available withadvance purchase only: $10 senior/military; $5students. Information: 534-7664.

Coronado String-a-thon — TheCoronado High School Orchestra’s annualfundraising event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 4, at the Lee Ross Capshaw Fine ArtsBuilding Auditorium at Coronado High School(on Cloudview). The orchestra will performholiday, classical and popular music throughoutthe day. Guest performances include theMorehead Middle School Orchestra at 11 a.m.Lincoln Middle School Orchestra at 2 p.m. andCoronado Cello Choir with Ida Steadman at 4p.m. Admission is free, but donations aresought to benefit the orchestra. Information:834-2460 or coronadoptsa.org.

LCSO with La Catrina Quartet - LasCruces Symphony Orchestra hosts the gueststring quartet Dec. 4-5 at NMSU’s AtkinsonMusic Recital Hall, featuring Louis Spohr’sConcerto for String Orchestra, Op. 131. TheSymphony, directed by Lonnie Klein, will alsoperform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica),and Handel’s Suite from “Water Music.”Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $35-$45. Information: (575)646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.

A luncheon with Maestro Klein is 11:30 a.m.Thursday, Dec. 2, at Ramada Palms HotelConference Center. Cost: $16.

A Friday at the Symphony dress rehearsal is at7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $15 ($5students with ID).

NMSU choirs — NMSU Campus andGospel Choirs, under the direction of BobbieGreen and Diane Schutz respectively, performtheir holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 4, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 2111 N.Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Ticketinformation: (575) 646-2067.

‘The Gift of Christmas’ choir concerts— The musical holiday celebrations, presentedby the El Paso Choral Society returns to theUnion Depot, 700 San Francisco, at 7:30 p.m.Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4-5, fea-turing the Prentice Loftin Chamber Choir andEl Paso Brass. Tickets: $15 ($10military/seniors; $5 students) Available at thedoor or ate 479-0156. Information: 833-0263or elpasoconservatory.org.

Pre-concert music begins 15 minutes beforethe show with harpist Vanessa Gong and flutistMelissa Colgin-Abeln.

Wind Soloists of New York — LasCruces Civic Concert Association presents thecelebration of wind instrumentals at 7:30 p.m.Monday, Dec. 6, at the Rio Grande Theatre.Ticket information: (575) 521-4051.

Song Slam - The Music Theatre Companypresents an eclectic mix of songs 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 9, at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall,hosted by the UTEP Department of Music. Thecompany, directed by Lauren Flanigan and ElisaWilson, will perform a culmination of thesemester’s study, staged innovatively according

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to the Viewpoints Acting Method. Tickets: $3-$5 (free for children, UTEP students, facultyand staff. Information: 747-5606 orutep.edu/music.

Franklin High Guitar Concert — Theannual winter concert is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.

10, at the Franklin High School Fine ArtsTheater, 900 N. Resler. Led by instructor StefanSchyga, one of El Paso’s best-known guitarists,Franklin guitar students perform a variety ofmusic styles. Proceeds benefit the guitar pro-gram and its students. Admission: $5.Information: 832-6600 or franklinguitar.com.

‘The Holidays’ – El Paso Wind Symphonybegins its season with a night of holiday music7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 at UTEP’s Fox FineArts Recital Hall. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 stu-dents). Information: 760-5599.

‘Amazing Magical Musical Adventures’— Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music andNo Strings Theatre Company present “WhyThe Bells Rang,” sponsored by Mesilla ValleyMusical Arts, at 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

11, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N.Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Aimed at audi-ences age 3-10, but all ages welcome.Admission: $5. Reservations recommended:(575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

Christmas Eve turns out rather differentlythan planned for two young boys, with uniqueblessings that result from unselfish generosity.

New Horizons Symphony — TheOrchestra hosts its holiday concert “InstantClassics” 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at NMSU’sAtkinson Recital Hall in Las Cruces. Admissionis free. Information: Shawn Robinson, (270)320-8340 or [email protected], or RoseHoffman, (575) 523-9101.

‘A Holiday Afternoon Concert’ — ElPaso Symphony Orchestra hosts its family con-cert of traditional holiday music at 2 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets:$26.40, including service charge. (Ticketmaster)Information: 532-3776 or 566-4066.

Proceeds benefit El Paso Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce Education Foundation and the StepUp and Aim High Partners to provide financialassistance to area students.

‘Believe’ — Mesilla Valley Chorale performsits annual holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 12, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The theme thisyear is based on the popular song from “ThePolar Express.” Doors open at 2:30 p.m.Tickets: $10; proceeds benefit the theatre.Information: (575) 647-2560.

Byron Stripling and NMSU Jazz Band— Trumpet player and vocalist Byron Striplingjoins NMSU’s Jazz Ensemble in a musical trib-ute to Louis Armstrong at 7:30 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 12, to kick off the Branigan CulturalCenter’s exhibit “Jam Session.” Ticket informa-tion: (575) 541-2155 or LCJazz.org.

‘The Message of the Holly’ — El PasoYouth Choir will host a holiday concert at 2p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at St. Paul’s LutheranChurch, 1000 Montana. Admission is free; free-will offering taken. Information: 422-8793.

El Paso Youth Choir at St. Paul’s offers weeklyfree training from September through May foryouth singers, ages 6-18.

El Paso Brass — The ensemble performs at7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Rio GrandeTheatre, 211 Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. El

Paso Brass, one of the longest continually-per-forming brass quintets in America, is composedof key members of El Paso SymphonyOrchestra. Proceeds benefit KRWG-FM. Ticketinformation: (575) 646-2222 or krwgfm.org.

EPSYOs Concerto Competition — ElPaso Symphony Youth Orchestras hosts itsannual concerto competition Saturday, Dec.

18. The competition is open to all musiciansfrom grade 2 to undergraduate college who livein the El Paso region (within 60 miles of ElPaso). Performers must be a EPSYOs member,or be enrolled in their school music program.

Previous winners not eligible. Application/infor-mation: 525-8978 epsyos.org.

Grand Prize winner will perform with the ElPaso Symphony Orchestra March 27 at thePlaza Theatre. One EPSYOs Division winnerwill perform with one of the EPSYOs orches-tras at the 2010-2011 Final Concert May 15,2011 or another predetermined concert.

Third Saturday Recital Series — El PasoConservatory of Music hosts free recitals show-casing their students’ and/or faculty’s musicskills the third Saturday of each month in theparlor at Trinity-First United Methodist Church,

801. N. Mesa. This month’s recital is Dec 18.Call for performance time: 833-0263 or elpaso-conservatory.org.

2011 Young Musicians Competitions —El Paso Summer Music Festival 2011 seeks clas-sical musicians age 8 to 19 in all instrumentsand voice for its Young Musicians Competitions.Deadline to enter is Jan. 10, 2011. Six finalistswill be chosen and winner receives $2,000 aswell as the opportunity to perform in theFestival. Applications available online atepsmf.org. Information: 449-0619.

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Big Band Dance Club — The club spon-sors dances at Las Cruces Country Club, 2700N. Main, Las Cruces. Age 21 and older wel-come. Dress code enforced; refreshmentsserved. Information: (575) 526-6504, 522-1438or bigbanddanceclub.org.

Ballroom, swing and Latin dances are 8 to 10p.m. Thursdays with beginners dance lessonswith John Giusto at 7 p.m. Cost: $7 members;$9 non-members. • Dec. 2 and 16 — High Society Orchestra• Dec. 9 and 23 — Sophisticate SwingCombo• Dec. 30 — Country Western Holiday Dancewith music by Jim Corrons. Refreshmentsserved.

The Argentine Tango Group’s dances are 7 to9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Lesson included withadmission at 7 p.m. Beginners, single and cou-ples over 21 welcome. Dress code enforced.Cost: $10 ($8 members; $5 students).Information: (575) 642-1699 [email protected].

Contra Dancing — The Southern NewMexico Music and Dance Society’s monthlycontra dance is 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3,at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle deSantiago, Mesilla. Guest band is The Muletonesand caller is Lonnie Ludeman. Dance lessonsstart at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 ($4 age 17 andyounger). Information: (575) 522-1691 or snm-mds.org.

Danzas Españolas — The dance troupe,directed by Nina Gomez, performs a dinnershow “Noche Flamenco” Saturday, Dec. 4, atLa Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Doors open at6 p.m., dinner served at 6:45 p.m., show at 8p.m. Seating limited; reservations required.Tickets: $32 for dinner and show. Information:533-8890 or latierracafe.com.

FlamencoFest! — Barbara “La Flamencista”of Tucson hosts a flamenco performance withMarta on castanets andspecial guests 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at theSilco Theater, 311 N. Bullard in Silver City,N.M. A Flamenco/Gypsy Art Show is part ofthe celebration, and non-alcoholic sangria willbe served. Admission: $10. Information: (575)534-9005 or silcotheater.com.

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.Performances at 7:30 p.m. unless listed other-wise. Ticket information: (575) 437-2202 orflickingercenter.com.• Classical pianist Dan Franklin Smith performs7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Tickets: $6-$25.• Christmas Benefit Concert for theOpportunity Center with the Flying J Wranglers7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The Wranglers,who perform throughout the summer at theFlying J Ranch Chuckwagon, are comprised ofNational Champion Yodeler Cindy Hobbs,James Hobbs, Randy Jones, Roy Black andCorinna Ripple. Tickets to be announced.• The Academy of Ballet presents “How theGrinch Stole Christmas” 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 and 19. Tickets: $10.

‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ — The LasCruces Chamber Ballet’s 28th annual produc-tion of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic featuringmore than 70 dancers of all ages is Dec. 16-19

at the NMSU Atkinson (Music Center) MusicRecital Hall, N. Horseshoe and Espina.Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday

and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $21.50 and$23.50; includes service charge (Ticketmaster)Information: Pan Am Center ticket office, (575)646-1420 or Michelle’s Dance Academy, (575)527-1893.

‘Nutcracker’ — El Paso Youth Ballet’s 2ndannual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s classic bal-let is Dec. 17-19, at UTEP’s MagoffinAuditorium, featuring the choreography ofErick Campos from the Compañia Nacional deDanza in Mexico City and local dancers in lead-ing roles, along with around 60 youth and 20adult local and guest dancers and all-new setsand costumes. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridayand Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:$15, $20 and $25, plus service charge; availableat UTEP Ticket Center, 2901 N. Mesa or 747-5234. Information: Martha Katz, 252-5601 orelpasoconservatoryofdance.com.

‘Desert Winter Wonderland’ — TheDesert Dancer Chapter of the United StatesAmateur Ballroom Dancers’ Association hosts agala winter dance 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

18, at Union Depot Plaza, 700 San Francisco inDowntown El Paso. The event includes ama-teur, instructor and professional shows, generaldancing to a live band and optional dinner.Tickets: $50 ($35 USA Dance members). Non-dinner tickets are $15. Deadline to purchasedinner tickets is Dec. 10.Reservations/information: Diana, 549-6101,Michelle, 615-9348 or DesertDanceusa.com.

Holiday Celebration of Tchaikovsky —The Ballet Centre School of Classical Dance,directed by David Alejandro Duran, presents itscelebration of Tchaikovsky through dance at 8p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at El Paso High SchoolAuditorium, 800 E. Schuster. More than 15intermediate and advance level students willperform excerpts from “Swan Lake,” “SleepingBeauty” and “The Nutcracker,” featuring bothtraditional and original choreography.Admission is free. Information: 544-4348 orballetcentre.us.

Winter dance recital — Imagine DanceAcademy will host its 5th winter recital 6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19, at theScottish Rite Temple Theatre, 301 W. Missouri,featuring dancers age 3 to adult performing bal-let, hip-hop, belly dancing, pre-ballet, Hawaiian,Tahitian and jazz. Admission: $5 in advance (atthe studio, 11440 Montwood), $10 at the door.Information: 855-0014 or imaginedanceacade-my.com.

Belly dance classes — Kareesha Willow,who has more than 10 years’ teaching experi-ence, hosts belly dance classes for all levels 7 to8 p.m. Tuesdays at El Paso Conservatory ofDance, 4400 N. Mesa. Monthly and drop-inrates available. Information: 585-6825 or [email protected].

Zumba class — The Mind Body Studio, 910E. Redd Road, Suite H, hosts the hour-longdance fitness class 9 a.m. Mondays, 5 p.m.Mondays and Wednesdays and 7:40 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays, that incorporatesLatin and international music and dance move-ments, which creates an easy dynamic andeffective fitness system in a non-intimidating,party-like atmosphere. Suitable for all levels.Bring athletic shoes, water and small towel.Cost: $8 per class; monthly fees available.Information: 585-6362.


‘Beauty and the Beast’ — Broadway ElPaso opens its season with Disney’s magicalfamily musical 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29 atThe Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $37.25, $64.75 and$74.75. (Ticketmaster)

Based on the Academy Award-winning ani-mated feature film, this smash hit Broadwayspectacle has won the hearts of over 35 millionpeople worldwide. This classic musical lovestory is filled with unforgettable characters, lav-ish sets and costumes, and dazzling productionnumbers including “Be Our Guest” and thebeloved title song.

Cirque du Soleil: ‘Alegría’ — The leg-endary performance troupe will give eight per-formances of its internationally acclaimed pro-duction Dec. 1-5, at Don Haskins Center.“Alegría” is a Cirque du Soleil classic that hasentertained more than 10 million peopleworldwide since its world premiere inMontreal in 1994. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m.Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets: $35-$79 ($28-$64 children 12 andyounger; $31.50-$67.50 military, seniors andstudents), plus service charges.

Premium Tickets: $95-99; $76-$80 children12 and younger; $98.50 military, seniors andstudents). (Ticketmaster) Information: cirque-dusoleil.com/alegria.

“Alegría Spanish for “happiness, joy and jubila-tion” features a cast of 55 performers showcas-ing acrobats and musicians from 17 countries.Acts include the synchro trapeze and aerial highbars.

Cirque du Soleil began in 1984 with a groupof 20 street performers.

Jeff Dunham — The comedian/ventriloquistbrings his all-new “Identity Crisis” Tour to thearea at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at NMSU’sPan American Center in Las Cruces. Dunham’slast appearance in 2009 was sold-out. Tickets:$44.50, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).Information: (575) 646-1420.

Dunham, returns with an all-new show and anall-new character. Joining Achmed, Walter, JoséJalapeño, Peanut and Bubba J will be noneother than Dunham’s latest creation, Diane. Jeffand Diane played husband and “wife” in theSteve Carrell/Paul Rudd comedy, “Dinner forSchmucks.”

Amanda Miguel y Diego Verdaguer —The Argentine husband and wife music starsdubbed Latin Americas “Sonny and Cher” per-form at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at AbrahamChavez Theatre. Tickets: $27.50-$65, plusservice charge. (Ticketmaster).

Married since the late ‘70s, the couple contin-ues to lend support to each other’s million-sell-ing recordings. Verdaguer has recordedhits like “Yo Pescador De Amor,” “Volvere,”“El Secreto Callado,” “La Ladrona,””CocoLoco”and “Venecia Sin Ti.” Miguel’s debutalbum, “El Sonido” sold more than five millioncopies.

La Tierra Dinner Shows — La TierraCafe, 1731 Montana, hosts various musical actsfor its 2011 season. Doors open at 6 p.m., din-ner served at 6:45 p.m. and music begins at 8p.m. All shows on Saturday, unless otherwiselisted. Tickets: $32 for dinner and show.Tickets available at the cafe; seating is limited.Information: 533-8890 or latierracafe.com.• Dec. 4 — Danzas Españolas’ “NocheFlamenco.”

• Dec. 11 — Applejack band (folk)• Jan. 8 — Hamsa (American tribal bellydance).

Upright Citizens Brigade — The touringcompany for the long-form improv comedytroupe performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, atRio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall inLas Cruces, presented by Doña Ana ArtsCouncil. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15;available online at RioGrandeTheatre.com.Information: (575) 523-6403.

Hand-picked from the best improv comediansin New York City and Los Angeles company,the touring company consists of the “nextwave” of comedy stars.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’ — The Foundation forthe Diocese of El Paso presents Handel’s mas-terpiece and evening prayer for Advent for its2010 Catholic Legacy Fund event at 7 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 7 and 9, at St.Patrick Cathedral, The event will feature“Messiah,” performed by the El PasoConservatory of Music, and the evening prayerby the Diocesan Choir. An opening receptionprecedes the performances at 5:30 p.m.Tickets: $50. Information: 872-8412 or elpaso-diocesefoundation.org.

Tuesday’s event will also include “No Room atthe Inn” opening reception and silent auction ofNativity scenes and Christmas wreaths.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live — DJ Lance Rockand the cast of “Yo Gabba Gabba” bring their“There’s A Party in My City” state-of-the-artproduction with music, singing, dancing and ani-mation to El Paso at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, atAbraham Chavez Theatre. One dollar fromeach ticket sold benefits the local Habitat forHumanity Chapter. Tickets on sale beginningJune 4: $38.70-$41.26; under age one admittedfree if sitting in parent’s lap (Ticketmaster)

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour debut, aheadlining performance at The White Houseand a critically-acclaimed chart-topping album,the interactive experience offers audiencemembers of all ages the opportunity to witnesstheir favorite characters come to life. Joiningthe characters on stage are Hop-Hop legendBiz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with“Biz’s Beat of the Day.” Special guests will jointhe party on stage for the Super Music FriendsShow and Dancey Dance segments.

Yo Gabba Gabba! premiered in the U.S. onNickelodeon in August 2007 and currentlyranks as one of the most popular childrenseries on television. It infuses retro-style andbeat-driven music to teach simple life lessonsthrough music and stars DJ Lance Rock (LanceRobertson) and a cast of colorful characters,including Brobee, the little green one; Foofa,the pink flower bubble; Muno, the red Cyclops;Toodee, the blue cat-dragon; and Plex, the yel-low robot.

Dave Koz ‘A Smooth Jazz Christmas’— The Grammy-nominated saxophonist and ElPaso favorite presents his 13th annualChristmas show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9,at the Plaza Theatre, with guests guitarist BrianBulbert, pianist Jonathan Butler and saxophonistCandy Dulfer. Tickets: $40-$100.(Ticketmaster). Past shows have sold out.

Koz, a multi-million-selling solo recordingartist, four-time Grammy nominee and com-poser, is considered one of the most expressivevoices in contemporary music.

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Duncan Tuck - Showtime! El Paso presentsthe comic musician at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, atAbraham Chavez Theatre. Using song parodies,funny voices and a lot of one-liners, Tuckcarved out a career originally as a road comic.An accomplished musician, vocalist, comedianand composer, he performs with his 12-stringflamenco guitars and back-up band. El Paso’sown comic/musical group Springfire will openthe concert. Tickets: $25 ($10 students withID; ages 6-25). Information: 544-2022 orShowtimeElPaso.com.

‘The Great Russian Nutcracker’ — TheMoscow Ballet presents the 16th anniversary ofthis holiday classic at 4 and 8 p.m. Thursday,Dec. 23, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $26,$36 and $86, plus service charge.(Ticketmaster). Information: nutcracker.com.

Featuring spectacular sets and beautifully cos-tumed Russian dancers, Moscow Ballet’s GreatRussian Nutcracker uses whimsical and imagi-native storytelling blended with world-classchoreography and dance.

Slaid Cleaves - The Austin singer/songwriterperforms Jan. 7 at Opera House in Pinos Altos,N.M. as part of the Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil’s Folk Series. Tickets: $5-$20.Information/showtime: (575) 538-2505, 1-888-758-7289 or mimbresarts.org.

Tango Buenos Aires - The Argentineantango dance troupe performs Sunday, Jan. 9, atthe UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets:$58.60-$66.80, including service fee.(Ticketmaster). Presented by Lola Productions.Information: 747-5234.

Tango Buenos Aires was created in the mid-1980s by renowned composer and tango direc-tor Osvaldo Requena, and its immediate suc-cess led to international tours, including Northand South America, Australia, Southeast Asiaand Europe.

Gabriel Iglesias — The “fluffy” comedianand El Paso favorite performs at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, atthe Plaza Theatre. Iglesias’ second one-hourspecial and DVD “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy: Livefrom El Paso” premiered on Comedy Centralin 2009 after being filmed in front of two sold-out crowds earlier that year. Tickets: $42.10,includes service charge. (Ticketmaster)

Iglesias’ high-octane show is a hilarious mix-ture of storytelling, parodies, characters andsound effects that bring all his personal issuesto life. His clean, animated comedy style hasearned national crossover appeal.

Fishtank Ensemble - Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil presents the eclectic gypsy jazz bandSaturday, Jan. 29 at WNMU’s Fine Arts CenterTheatre in Silver City, N.M. Tickets: $5-$20.Information/showtime: (575) 538-2505, 1-888-758-7289 or mimbresarts.org.

‘Lord of The Dance’ — Michael Flatley’sinternational dance sensation is 7 p.m. Sunday,Jan. 30, at NMSU’s Pan American Center.Tickets: $29, $45 and $55, plus service charge.(Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1420.

The story is based upon mythical Irish folkloreas Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challengesthe ethereal lord of light, the Lord of theDance. Battle lines are drawn, passions igniteand a love story fueled by the dramatic leapsand turns of dancers’ bodies begins to buildagainst a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The actionis played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale ofprecision dancing, dramatic music, colorful cos-tumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.

Junior Mance Quintet - NMSU CulturalSeries presents the internationally acclaimedperformer at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at theRio Grande Theatre. Tickets: $10-$15.Information: (575) 646-1420 or panam.nmsu.

Mance is a jazz pianist, composer, author of“How To Play Blues Piano” and recording artistof 30 plus albums as a sideman. Before puttingtogether his own band, Mance toured withDinah Washington, Cannonball Adderley andDizzy Gillespie.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The cele-brated African vocal group performs 2:30 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 6, at the UTEP’s Magoffin

Auditorium. Tickets: $39.15 and $46.80, includ-ing service fee. Presented by Lola Productions.Information: 747-5234.

For over forty years, the voices of LadysmithBlack Mambazo have married the intricaterhythms and harmonies of their native SouthAfrican musical traditions to the sounds andsentiments of Christian gospel music.Assembled in the early 1960s in Durban, SouthAfrica, the group so dominated the nation’ssinging events that they eventually were bannedfrom competition, although continued to par-ticipate as entertainers.

The group borrows heavily from a traditionalmusic called isicathamiya, which developed inthe mines of South Africa. Black Mambazo’sharmonies inspired some of the music on PaulSimon’s “Graceland” album, and Simon pro-duced their first U.S. release, Shaka Zulu,which won the Grammy Award in 1988,forBest Traditional Folk Album. The group hasreceived a total of 15 Grammy nominations andthree Grammy wins, including one in 2009. Afilm documentary titled “On Tip Toe: GentleSteps to Freedom, the story of Ladysmith BlackMambazo,” was nominated for an AcademyAward.

Joe Bonamassa — The jazz guitarist per-forms at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at ThePlaza Theatre. Bonamassa’s latest CD“Merchants and Thieves” features the single“This Ol’ World.” Tickets: $37-$67, plus serv-ice charge; four-ticket package available(Ticketmaster).

Bale Folclorico Da Bahia - Brazil’s onlyprofessional folk dance company performs at 8p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26, atUTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Said to be themost African part of Brazil, the state of Bahia isa place where otherwise long forgotten godsare still remembered. Balé Folclórico da Bahiais a 38-member troupe of dancers, musiciansand singers that performs a repertory based onBahian folklore, including Capoeira (martialarts), Samba de Roda and Afixire dances. BaléFolclórico presents the region’s most importantcultural manifestations with thrilling choreogra-


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phy, joyous rhythms, and a feisty, flirtatiousexuberance. Tickets are $47.85 including serv-ice charge (Ticketmaster).

George Strait and Reba McIntire —Two of country music’s biggest stars perform atriple bill with fellow country veteran Lee AnnWomak Saturday, March 26, at NMSU’s PanAmerican Center. Details to be announced.(Ticketmaster).

‘Wicked’ — The Broadway blockbuster thatreveals the untold story of the Oz witchescomes to El Paso Feb. 1-12, 2012, at the PlazaTheatre, based on the bestseller by GregoryMcGuire. Group tickets available to purchase inspring of 2011. Reservations for groups of 20or more: 231-1111. Information: wickedthemu-sical.com.

The musical directed by two-time TonyAward winner Joe Mantello is winner of 35major awards, including a Grammy Award andthree Tony Awards. Long before Dorothydrops in, two other girls meet in the land ofOz. One, born with emerald green skin, issmart, fiery and misunderstood. The other isbeautiful,ambitious and very popular. “Wicked” tells thestory of how these two unlikely friends grow tobecome the Wicked Witch of the West andGlinda the Good.

Venues & series

Speaking Rock Entertainment Center— 122 S. Old Pueblo Road, hosts a series offree concerts from nationally known touringacts. Ages 18 and older welcome. Information:860-7777 or speaking-rock.com.• 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 — Bret Michaels(formerly of Poison).• 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eveconcert with La Mafia.• 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 — Brenton Woodand Sunny Ozuna & The Sunliners.

Whiskey Dick’s — 580 George Dieter.Showtime is 10 p.m.; early arrival recommend-ed. Tickets available at (ticketbully.com).Information: 921-9900.• Reckless Kelly — The country rock bandperforms Wednesday, Dec. 1. Tickets: $10,• Bart Crow Band — The southern rock bandperforms Friday, Jan. 14. Their latest CD is“Heartworn Tragedy” and hits include “Driftin’In The Wind” and “Understand.” Tickets: $10.

Club 101 — 1148 Airway. Showtime is 9p.m. for most performances. Advance ticketsfor most events available at Club 101, All ThatMusic, Psycha and online at ticketbully.com,unless otherwise listed. Information: 544-2101or club101.com.• Fear Factory — The metal band performs at6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, with special guestsPinhead, Dead Silence and Divided Inside. Allages show. Tickets: $20.

A series of electronic music and/or interna-tional deejays are 9 p.m. Fridays. Cost: $16 pershow.• Dec. 3 — Wolfgang Gartner (American elec-tro-house dj), with opening acts Blkmth andWhoocares.• Dec. 10 — B & W minus Affair with Magda& Marc Houle (techno)• Dec. 17 — Robbie Rivera (progressivehouse)• Jan. 7 — Laidback Luke (Philipino dj).

Spencer Theater for Performing Arts— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Free public

guided tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays andThursdays (except show dates). Information:(575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 orspencertheater.com.• Lorrie Morgan — A special acoustic perform-ance by the four-time Female Vocalist of theYear is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. The gold andplatinum singer’s hits include “Five Minutes,”“Something in Red,” “Watch Me,” and more.Tickets: $66 and $69.• “Plaid Tidings” — The hit Broadway musical“Forever Plaid” presents a nifty package ofswingin’ holiday hits Friday and Saturday, Dec.

3-4. The foursome, who previously died enroute to record their first album, receive aphone call from the heavenly RosemaryClooney letting them know the need for someold-fashioned holiday harmony. Showtime is 7p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $56and $59.• “The Nutcracker” — Ruidoso DanceEnsemble annual production of the Tchaikovskyclassic is 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Theensemble’s original adaptation of the Christmasballet features student and professional dancer,precision choreography and a colorful set.Tickets: $28. • Flying J Christmas — Alto’s own westernentertainers return for their holiday perform-ance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21. This group ofwestern swing yodelers, singers, fiddlers andmore perform timeless spirituals, cowboyChristmas tunes and Flying J originals. Tickets:$26 and $29. • “Oklahoma” — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s“Great American Musical” is 2 p.m. Sunday,Jan. 2. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, twoAcademy Awards, a Grammy and a specialTony, “Oklahoma” is the classic love story of ahandsome cowboy and winsome farm girl.Tickets: $66 and $69.• “Lord of the Dance” — Michael Flatley’spopular celebration of Irish music and dancehas just been added to the winter season 7p.m. Monday, Jan. 31. Tickets: $79.

NM Tech Performing Arts Series —Performances are 7:30 p.m. at New MexicoTech’s Macey Center, 801 Leroy Place, inSocorro, N.M. Doors open at 7 p.m. All seatsgeneral admission. Information: (575) 835-5688or nmtpas.org. • State Street Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” —Wednesday, Dec. 8. Santa Barbara’s StateStreet Ballet is known for combining the rigorsand timeless beauty of classical technique withan updated twist. Tickets: $20 ($18 seniors;$16 age 17 and younger).

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort andCasino — Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and olderadmitted. (Ticketmaster) Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.• George Thorogood and The Destroyers _The “Bad to the Bone” blues rock legend per-forms Thursday, Dec. 9. Tickets: $46.75-$106.75, includes service charges.• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — The contempo-rary swing band best know for hits like “Bigand Bad” and “You and Me (and the BottleMakes Three)” performs Saturday, Dec. 11.Tickets: $30-$60, plus service charge.• The Marshall Tucker Band — The Southernrock band performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14.Tickets: $20-$60.• The Pointer Sisters — The pop and R&B leg-ends perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, featur-ing original members Anita Pointer and RuthPointer. Tickets: $25-$60.• The Judds — Wynona and Naomi Judd’s“The Last Encore Tour” is Wednesday, Feb.

16. Tickets: $25-$100, plus service charge.

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Wade Lashley — Desert Crossing Livepresents the country/blues singer at 5 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 28, at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland Park.Admission is free. Information: (575) 589-0653.

A Big Band Christmas Concert — JazzUnlimited Big Band, with vocalist Judy Day,hosts its 6th annual holiday concert at 7 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 5, at St. Mark’s United MethodistChurch, 5005 Love Road. The event will revisitthe 1940s swing-era sounds, along withjazz/pop tunes. Admission is free, donationswelcome. Information: 637-4569.

Steve Smith and Chris Sanders — LasCruces mandolinist/guitarist Steve Smith andvocalist/guitarist Chris Sanders perform withvocalist and bassist Anne Luna at 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Black Box Theatre,430 Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Admission:$12 in advance; $15 at the door. Advance tick-ets available at Hubbard’s Music, MountainMusic and Enchanted Gardens in Las Cruces.Information: (575) 523-1223.

Smith will also perform a solo show at 8 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 13, at High Desert Brewery,1201 W. Hadley, in Las Cruces. Admission isfree. Information: (575) 525-6752.

Bob Burns and Mike CarandaOrchestra — The big-band style orchestra,named for the late bandleader Mike Carandaand led by Bob Burns will host its afternoonTea Dance 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, atAlways and Forever Ballroom, 3333 Yarbrough,Suite B, featuring Judy Day and Bob Burns onvocals. The band has been presenting Sundayafternoon “Tea Dances” since 1984 and fea-tures all ballroom styles, including tango, waltz,jitterbug, swing, cha-cha, mambo, polka, rumbaand more. Full bar and country club menuavailable for dancers. Admission: $15.Information: 799-5684 or (575) 525-9333.

‘Sounds of the Holidays’ — Holidayentertainment is offered 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.weekdays, Dec. 13-22, at San Jacinto Plaza inDowntown El Paso. The annual event includesvarious school and community choirs, localbands and ensembles performing Christmasand seasonal music. Sponsored by the City of ElPaso Parks and Recreation Department.Admission is free. Information: 252-9031 or240-3310.• Monday, Dec. 13 — St. Clements WildcatPraise Band• Tuesday, Dec. 14 — Sun Ridge MiddleSchool• Wednesday, Dec. 15 — Carta De CristoChurch Choir• Thursday, Dec. 16 — CBA Posada• Friday, Dec. 17 — Jaime Hernandez• Monday, Dec. 20 — Espinoza’s Academy• Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Kristen Moreno• Wednesday, Dec. 22 — Romie Rincon.

62nd Army Band – The Fort Bliss 62ndArmy Band performs a free concert at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 14, at UTEP’s MagoffinAuditorium. The band will perform a variety ofmusic, including Spanish and American marchvocals, show-tunes and show-band piece. Aguest conductor from UTEP will be featured.Admission is free; seating available on a firstcome, first serve basis. Information: 568-4623.

La Cella Bella — The rock/pop cello quartetperforms 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at St.

Clair Winery and Bistro, 1800 Avenida deMesilla in Mesilla. The group performs every-thing from Glenn Miller and Etta James to TheBeatles, Eurythmics, Metallica and Sick Puppies.Information: (575) 649-5135.

Christmas Carol Sing-Off — Area highschool singers square off in groups of to singChristmas Carols and compete for prizes at 7p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Rio GrandeTheatre, 211 N. Main in the Las CrucesDowntown Mall, Presented by the MadhattersOptimist Club of Las Cruces. Ticket informa-tion: (575) 496-2808.

‘Every Other Tuesday’ — Doña Ana ArtsCouncil hosts a variety of musical performances5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at thehistoric Rio Grande Theatre, 211 DowntownMall, Las Cruces. Admission is free.Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndethe-atre.com.• Nov. 30 - Johnny Swingo• Dec. 14 - New Horizons Band and TrailsWest Good Time Singers• Dec. 21 — “Holiday Inn” and “WhiteChristmas” film screenings.• Dec. 28 - Creole Jazz Band.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridaysand Saturdays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays inthe Franklins Lounge. No performance Dec.24. No cover. Information: (575) 874-5200.

Disco with local DJs is 6:30 to 10 p.m.Sundays. Karaoke offered with Antonio B 8p.m. to midnight every Thursday. Weekly win-ners receive gift bag with prizes.

Live classic rock is featured during “AnEvening With...” 7:30 to 10 p.m. everyWednesday. Call for lineup.• Friday, Nov. 26 — Alex Martinez Band • Saturday, Nov. 27 — Asi• Sunday, Nov. 28 — Mariachi FloresMexicanas• Friday Dec. 3 — The Starliners• Saturday Dec. 4 — Inolvidable• Sunday Dec. 5 — Mariachi Los Galleros• Friday, Dec. 10 — Last Minute• Saturday, Dec. 11 — Little Mike and TheBlue Kings• Sunday, Dec. 12 — Mariachi Los Toritos • Friday, Dec. 17 — Rhapsody • Saturday, Dec. 18 — Bosse • Sunday, Dec. 19 — Mariachi Raices deAmerica• Saturday, Dec. 25 — Skarabajo • Sunday, Dec. 26 — Mariachi FloresMexicanas• Friday, Dec. 31 — Special New Year’s Eveentertainment with Bosse at SignatureShowroom and Inolvidable at Franklins Lounge• Saturday, Jan. 1 — Mystal • Sunday, Jan. 2 — Mariachi Femenil LasCaponeras

Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — ZinValle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests maybring a picnic, and enjoy wine tastings.Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.• Nov. 28 and Dec. 19 — James Springer• Dec. 5 — Dan Lambert.

Padre’s Marfa — 209 W. El Paso Street inMarfa, Texas. Performances begin at 8:30 p.m.

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Friday, Dec. 3 — Blues and soul artist BlackJoe Lewis and The Honeybears. Tickets: $10.

The Percolator — 217 N. Stanton (betweenTexas and Mills). Information, cover charge:351-4377 or myspace.com/thepercolator915. • Pacifico performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7,as part of its Acoustic Tour.• Royalty and Lusitania “Christmas SweaterParty” is Friday, Dec. 17.• Tiffany Christopher performs 7 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 29.

Railroad Blues — 504 W. Holland, Alpine,Texas. Performances begin at 10 p.m., unlesslisted otherwise. Information: (432) 837-3103

or railroadblues.com.• Rosie Flores and the Rivetors — The “rocka-billy filly” will perform songs from herChristmas release “Christmasville” and otherhits Friday, Dec. 3 with special guest Danny B.Harvey. Tickets: $8.• Soul Track Mind — The band’s first Far WestTexas Tour is Saturday, Dec. 4, and includesmusic from their latest CD “Ghost of Soul.”Tickets: $7.• Jerry Johnson Band — The Canadianblues/rock guitarist performs Saturday, Dec.

11. Tickets: $6.• Max Staling Band — The Texas singer/song-writer performs Saturday, Dec. 18, with spe-cial guests The Border Blasters. Tickets: $8.• The Damn Torpedoes — The Tom Petty andthe Heartbreakers tribute band performs dur-ing a special New Year’s Eve party Friday, Dec.

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Folk Fury — KTEP, 88.5 FM, features threehours of acoustic and folk music — with anemphasis on recordings by local musicians andoccasional live appearances by them — from 7to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Dan Allowayand Gregg Carthy. Requests: 747-5153.

Border Chorders — The El Paso men’sbarbershop and a cappella group rehearses at7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at University PresbyterianChurch, 244 N. Resler. Director is AnthonyBartholomew. Singers in all male vocal rangeswelcome. Information: Ron Dettman, 203-2487or borderchorders.org.

The Border Chorders are the El Paso chapterof the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Sungold Chorus — The El Paso SungoldChorus of the Sweet Adelines, under the direc-tion of Lanny Desautels, rehearses at 7 p.m.Mondays at All Saints Church, 3500 McRae. Allladies interested in making good friends andgood music are invited. Information: Jeanette,778-7503.

The women’s chorus is dedicated to the per-formance of four-part barbershop harmony,musical education, and community involve-ment.

Ricardo Valencia — The local guitarist per-forms a variety of Latin music styles 7 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays at El Parque Restaurant, 1327George Dieter, Suite E. No cover charge forperformances. Information: 633-1717 or ricar-dovalencia.net.

Upright Citizens Brigade — The touringcompany for the long-form improv comedytroupe performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, atRio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall inLas Cruces, presented by Doña Ana ArtsCouncil. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15;available online at RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Information: (575) 523-6403. Hand-picked from the best improv comedians

in New York City and Los Angeles company,the touring company consists of the “nextwave” of comedy stars.

Sun City Comedy — The comedy grouphosts events at various venues. Information:281-OPEN-MIC, or suncitycomedy.com.• Stand-up Comedy show is 9:30 to 11 p.m.every Sunday at the New Old Plantation, 301Ochoa. Cover: $3, ages 18 and older welcome,with ID. Information: 408-2511.• The Ultimate Comedy Challenge is 8:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, at Lean Mean Fitness, 7230Gateway East, Suite H, featuring Robert C, TheWolf, Alex Portillo and S3, with announcer SamButler and color commentator Sonny G.Cover: $5 (18 and older welcome; BYOB for21 and older).• Maverick’s Bar & Grill Comedy Open MicContest is 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15,6999 Montana. Participants can win cash prizes.

‘Keeping It Riehl’ Comedy Troupe —The troupe, featuring some of the Southwest’shottest amateur stand-up comics, performs at7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at Black Box Theatre,430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Maycontain adult language. Tickets: $10 ($9 sen-iors, students and military with valid ID).Information/reservations: Alan Riehl at (575)312-8760 or [email protected].

El Paso Comic Strip — 1201 Airway.Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and7:30 p.m. Sunday. Military admitted freeWednesdays and Thursdays. Tickets: $6Wednesday through Thursday; $12 Friday andSaturday, $8 Sunday, unless listed otherwise.Reserved tickets at ticketweb.com.Information/reservations: 779-LAFF (5233) orlaff2nite.com.• Dec. 1-5: A.J. Jamal with Spencer & CedricReed• Dec. 8-12: TBA• Dec. 15-19: Ruperto Vanderpool, with DaveGraham• Dec. 22-26: Closed• Dec. 29-31: Jason Andors with SamuelComroe and Jorge Jimenez• Dec. 31: New Year’s Party and Show. Specialprices.

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King of the Cage — The fighting event is 7p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Inn of the MountainGods Resort and Casino, Mescalero, N.M.(near Ruidoso). One of the largest mixed mar-tial arts event series in the world, King of theCage features intense, no-holds-barred fightingcompetitions. Tickets: $71.75-$106.75. Age 21and older welcome. (Ticketmaster).Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun-taingods.com.

McDonald’s Fall Basketball Classic —The 3rd annual tournament for area and visitinghigh school boys teams is Dec. 2-4 at varioushigh schools. Playoff games begin at 9 a.m.Saturday at Eastwood High School, 2430McRae, with championship game at 3 p.m.Admission: $5 per day; $10 tournament pass.Information: 496-8200, ext. 2114 or imbigon-sports.com.

Thursday’s games: • 1 p.m. Amarillo vs. Trent at Eastwood• 2:45 p.m. — Eastwood vs. Bowie atEastwood • 7:15 p.m. — Houston Humble vs. Andress atAndress and Faith Christian Academy vs.Amarillo at Faith Christian. • 7:45 p.m. Dallas Lincoln vs. Eastwood atEastwood and Dallas Lancaster vs. Franklin atFranklin.

Friday’s games:• 10 a.m. Faith Christian vs. Lancaster (locationto be determined)• 2:45 p.m. Dallas Lincoln vs. Andress atAndress; Houston Humble vs. Bowie at Bowieand Amarillo vs. Franklin at Franklin• 7:45 p.m. Dallas Lincoln vs. Bowie at Bowie;Houston Humble vs. Eastwood at Eastwood;Lancaster vs. Andress at Andress and Trent vs.Franklin at Franklin.

El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior Leagueice hockey team takes on the Texas JuniorBrahmas Dec. 3-5 at the Sierra ProvidenceEvents Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E.Paisano. Game times are 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5general admission; $10, $15 and $20 reserved.Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhi-nos.com.

‘Happy Holidays on Ice’ — Sun CityBlades figure skating team host a winter skatingspectacular 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, atSierra Providence Event Center behind theCounty Coliseum, 4100 Paisano, featuring fig-ure skating from El Paso area skaters.Admission: $5. Information: 757-0412 or elpa-soicemonitor.com.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The 2010-2011 live horse racing season runsDec. 10-April 19. Race days are Tuesdays,Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is12:25 p.m. each race day. General admission isfree to the track and casino. First post time is12:25 p.m. Turf Club seating is $7. Information:(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com

Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday.General admission and parking are free.Information: (575) 874-5200.

To get there, take the Sunland Park exit fromI-10, go south (left turn coming fromDowntown) and follow the signs.

Senior All-Star Football Classic — The19th annual high school all-star football game isat 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at UTEP’s SunBowl stadium. Pre-game festivities begin at12:35 p.m. featuring cheerleaders, band, flags,dance teams, choir, and JROTC cadets. Thegame features 92 seniors from 33 public andprivate high schools throughout El Paso County.West Head Coach is Mike Jackson and EastHead Coach is Phil Hatch. All proceeds benefit

college scholarships for participants. Tickets: $6in advance; $8 at the gate (free for ages 6 andyounger). Information: 478-6904 or allstarfoot-ballclassic.com.

Pre-game festivities include Senior JROTCCadets presenting colors and recording artistand native El Pasoan Tina Aldana singing “TheNational Anthem” with the Socorro HighSchool choir.

Halftime performance features an all-starmarching band, flags, dance teams and cheer-leaders along with participating bands fromMontwood, Eastwood, Ysleta, Irvin, Andress,Austin, and Horizon High Schools.

Monster Truck Spectacular — The“Thunder Slam “ monster truck show is 7:30p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,Jan. 14-16, at the El Paso County Coliseum,

4100 Paisano. Tickets: $17.50-$22.50, plusservice charge. (Ticketmaster).

Basketball

UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home gamesare at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is7:05 p.m., unless otherwise listed. Tickets: $14-$50. Information: 747-5234, utepathletics.com.• Sunday, Dec. 12 — Arkansas-Pine Bluff• Wednesday, Dec. 15 — Louisiana-Monroe • Saturday, Dec. 18 — Texas Tech • Monday, Dec. 20 — Stephen F. Austin• 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2 — Sam Houston State.

UTEP Women’s Basketball — Homegames are in the Don Haskins Center.Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com• 7:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 - Cal StateNorthridge

• 7:05 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 - Texas State• 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20 - New Mexico • 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — East Carolina.

NMSU Men’s Basketball — Home gamesare 7 p.m. at the Pan American Center in LasCruces. Tickets: $7 general admission; $11-$57reserved (Ticketmaster). Information: (575)646-1447.• Tuesday, Nov. 30 — UTEP• Monday, Dec. 13 — Arkansas-Pine Bluff• Thursday, Dec. 16 — Oklahoma PanhandleState • Saturday, Dec. 18 — Pacific • Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Louisiana• Thursday, Dec. 23 — Saint Mary’s

NMSU Women’s Basketball — Homegames are 7 p.m. at the Pan Am Center in LasCruces. Tickets: $8.75-$14, including servicecharges. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1447.• Wednesday, Dec. 1 — UNM• Sunday, Dec. 5 — Cal State Northridge• Wednesday, Dec. 22 — Utah State• Sunday, Jan. 2 — UTEP


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Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational —The 49th holiday classic tournament, nownamed for the Texas Western/UTEP coachinglegend, is Dec. 28-29 at UTEP’s Don HaskinsCenter, UTEP. UTEP plays Western NewMexico at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Air Force at 7:30p.m. Wednesday. Sam Houston State and AirForce play 9 p.m. Tuesday; Sam Houston Stateand WNMU play 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Thetournament is the nation’s oldest collegiate hol-iday basketball tournament.

Tickets for four-game, two-night package are$40 (rows 1-34); $20 (rows 35-39, Sections Y,Z and A and B, and UTEP students) Two-game,one-night package (on sale day of event only)are $22 (rows 1-34) and $12 (rows 35-39).Information: 533-4416 or 747-5234 (UTEPTicket Center).

Bicycling

El Paso Bicycle Club - Club events areopen to the public; helmets required.Information: elpasobicycleclub.com.• 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26 - Leaderless ride.Meet at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club.Attendees; attitudes and energy levels willdetermine route/speed.• 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 - Ditch ride. Meet atRiver Run for turkey-burning easy ride alongthe ditches of the Upper Valley. Easy pace, 14miles. Randy Limbird, 542-1422/328-4110.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 - Sweet PotatoeFrahs. Leave from Mesilla Municipal parking loton Hwy 28 to ride the back roads to FortSelden at a moderate pace, 40 miles. Followedby the best sweet potato fries at High DesertBrewery. Wyona Turner, 204-4835.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 - Scenic Loop.Moderate-paced ride starts at ChamizalNational Memorial parking lot, goes up Scenic,Alabama, Loop 375 and N. Loop. 40-45 miles.Jim Weaver, 775-9757.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 — Little DinerBreakfast Ride. Moderate ride leaving fromGallegos Park in Canutillo. Ride Valley roads toLa Mesa, return via I-10 frontage rollers. Eatafterwards at Little Diner in Canutillo. 40 miles.Bob Clark, 204-2531, [email protected]• Saturday, Dec. 4 — Radium Springs 200KBrevet. Information at nmbrevets.com• 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 — Do The GapRide. Leave from La Union Station on Hwy 28.Ride the rollers, climb to top of Anthony Gapand return via the valley. Moderate, 30 miles.Option for lunch at La Union Station. WyonaTurner, 204-4835.• Noon Sunday, Dec. 5 — Winter WorkoutRide. Meet at Bagel Shop across from FranklinHigh. Ride over Transmountain and return viaAnthony Gap and rollers. 44 miles. Moderateto fast pace. Randy Limbird, 542-1422/328-4110.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Over the River andThrough the Woods. Moderate-pace ride suit-able for Beginner/Intermediate Riders. Leavefrom La Mesa (park across from Eagle Groceryon NM 28). Follow the farm roads and overthe river to Mesilla, with a coffee stop at theBean on the way back ... and then through thewoods on 28 back to La Mesa. 38 miles.Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825.• 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. El Paso BicycleClub Christmas Party. See website for details.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 — ChristmasDelights. Start at Redd Rock Crazy Cat at Reddand Desert. 25-30 mile moderate ride that willfinish with hot beverages and Christmas good-ies. Do some last minute shopping at the same

time! Patty Van Tine, 915-667-0202 or [email protected]. • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 — ChristmasLights Ride. Leave from Marwood Park onRiver Bend Road for an easy 10-mile ride tosee the holiday lights around the Upper Valley,including the Willows and El Paso Country Clubneighborhoods. Front and rear lights required;Christmas lights on the bike optional. Dinnerand beer/wine at Hello Pizza to follow.Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825, or Wyona Turner,204-4835.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 —Gallegos toAfton. Leave from Gallegos Park on BosqueRoad in Canutillo and take valley roads to Afton(Pumphouse) Road. (Afton is a 10-mile roadwest of NM 28.) Brunch at La Union Station onthe way back. Moderate 45 miles. Linda Price433-4188, [email protected]• 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 — Winter SolsticeRide. Moderate 20-25 mile ride through UpperValley, leaving from River Run Plaza, 1071Country Club Road.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 — Leaderless rideleaving from River Run Plaza. Pace and distancedepend on riders.

Atom Cyclist Bike Club — The club hosts50-100-mile weekly rides every Saturday andSunday from the Atom Cyclist Bike Shop, 1886Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target), forintermediate and advanced riders only.Information, ride times: 225-0011.

Recreational Sports

Greater El Paso Tennis Association —Information: 532-5524, [email protected] orelpasotennis.org. Advance registration at tour-naments.usta.com, Call or visit website forother tennis programs.• Americas High School Thanksgiving JuniorTennis Tournament is Nov. 26-28, at America’sHigh School, 12101 Pellicano. • El Paso Sun Bowl Juniors Tournament is Dec.

15-19, at El Paso Tennis and Swim Club. Level6 open tournament. Registration deadline isDec. 12 (ID# 759405910). Information: EdPhinney, 532-4373 or [email protected].

Turkey Bowl Shootout VII — El Paso FlagFootball’s annual 8-man indoor adult footballevent is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27-28, atvarious city parks. Double elimination format.Fee: $50, plus $20 ref fee. Participants asked tobring a canned food item for donation to theCenter Against Family Violence.Information/locations: 227-9947 or elpasoflag-football.com.

Adult Basketball Winter League — TheCity of Las Cruces is taking registrationthrough Dec. 15, at Meerscheidt RecreationCenter, 600 E. Hadley, for the five-on-fiveAdult Basketball League’s winter season. Allteams guaranteed at least 10 games, with a sin-gle elimination tournament to follow. Variousage divisions offered. Fee: $420 per team, $150deposit required. Early registration encouraged;proof of age required. Information: (575) 541-2563.

League play tentatively scheduled to beginMonday, Jan. 10, 2011, with a mandatory man-ager’s meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, atMeerscheidt Recreation Center.

Rudolph Cup Rugby — Teams for themen’s city league play on the Eastside, Westsideand Northeast as well as military and LasCruces teams. No experience needed.Information: 833-1322, [email protected] orelpasorugby.com.

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Runs and walks

Holiday Classic Fun Run/Walk — Theannual walk begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4,at the Family Recreation Center, 1100 Oregon,Alamogordo. Events include a 1 mile and 1/2mile run/walk for ages 12 and under and a 5Kand 10K for ages 13 and up. Cost: $19 for half-mile and one-mile walk; $20 for %k and 10K.Family registration: $62. Information: (575)439-4159.

Jingle Bell Run — Up and Running, 3233 N.Mesa, will host its 4th annual holiday 5Krun/walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11,departing from the store (Rudolph Plaza). Allrunners receive long-sleeved t-shirts and jinglebells. Refreshments offered at finish line. Raceday registration and packet pick up is 7:30 to8:15 a.m. Proceeds benefit El Paso High SchoolGirls Track. Cost: $20 per event. Information:478-5663 or raceadventuresunlimited.com.

$50 Up and Running Gift Card to best-dressed Santa and elf.

Polar Bear Triathlon — The annual 7Krun, 35K bike and 400M swim begins at 8 a.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, at White Sands MissileRange’s Bell Gymnasium. Participants must beat security gate by 7 a.m. Registration: $45 forindividuals; $65 for teams. Advance registrationonly, no on-site registration. Deadline is Nov.26. Information: (575) 678-3374 orwsmrmwr.com (click on “Bell Gym”).

Las Cruces Half Marathon — The URSAhalf-marathon, 5K and Fun Run benefitingAsombro Institute is 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18

in Las Cruces, N.M. Start line for both events isat the corner of Motel and W. Picacho (Hwy70). Music featured throughout the route, aswell as at the finish line after-party.Commemorative shirts and goodie bags for allrunners; medals to all half-marathon finishers.Cost: $65 through Dec. 16, $70 on race dayfor marathon; $40 for 5K; $10 for fun run ($15after Dec. 16). Information: lascruceshm.com.

Half marathon begins at 8 a.m., 5K run/walkat 8:15 a.m. and Fun Run at 9:45 a.m. Awardsbegin at 10 a.m. for 5 K and 11 a.m. for halfmarathon.

Winter sports

Holiday On Ice — Special holiday seasonpublic skating is offered Dec. 18-31 at theSierra Providence Event Center next to theColiseum, 4100 Paisano. All ages welcome.Admission: $8 (skate rental included). Skatesharpening, fitting and consultation offered for$5. Spectator admission is free. Information:479-PUCK (7825) or elpasoicemonitor.com.

Ski Cloudcroft — The southernmost skiarea in the United States is two miles east ofCloudcroft on U.S. 82. Open when conditionspermit. Information/snow conditions: (575)682-2333 or skicloudcroft.net.

Triple M Snow Play — The Cloudcroftsnow tubing area is about five miles south ofCloudcroft — take Hwy 130 to Sunspot Hwy6563. Season dependent on snow conditions.Tubing hours are usually 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and Sunday (daily during holidays).Information/snow conditions: (800) 766-7529,(575) 682-2205 or triplemsnowplay.com.

Ski Apache — Ruidoso’s 750-acre ski andsnowboarding area has 11 lifts and 55 trails,with a base elevation of 9,600. Opening datedepends on conditions. The Ski Apache SnowReport number is (575) 257-9001. Information:

(575) 464-3600 or skiapache.com. Lifts are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

depending on weather conditions. All-day lifttickets are $51 ($43 age 13-17; $32 12 andyounger; free ages 70 and older.(Prices slightlyhigher on peak days). Military discounts avail-able. Season passes: $230-$600. Discountsavailable for multiple-day or half-day skiing.

The full rental package starts at $20 a day;$12 for children 12 and under; and $30 forsnowboard and boots ($25 for children).

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All phone numbers listed are in Juaréz.

Museo del Chamizal — Chamizal Park,

Juárez (next to the Bridge of the Americas).

The museum features an exhibit of pre-

Columbian artifacts, as well as paintings and

sculptures from well-known local and interna-

tional artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free

except as listed. Information: 611-1048.

Opening at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3: “Corpus,”

exhibit of drawings by Ruben Aguirre.

Centro Comercial Las Misiones — Blvd.

Teofilo Borunda (near the Hilton Garden Inn).

Information: 6137754 or 6111048.

Opening at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8:

“Mundos Internos,” oil paintings by Erika

Ortegon.

Centro Cultural Paso del Norte — Av.

Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the

Red Cross. Information: 1730300 or

ccpn.com.mx.

• 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8: Singer Laureano

Brizuela, “El Angel del Roca,” perform in con-cert. Tickets are 225-400 pesos at the boxoffice or donboleton.com, 6134444.• 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9: Tenor MauroCalderon performs a concert presented byRotario Americas. Tickets at donboleton.com,6134444.• 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11: Live broadcast ofthe opera “Don Carlos” from the Met in NewYork. Tickets: 50-150 pesos.

Showing all month: “100 Años, 100 Fotos,100 Fotografos” exhibit on the MexicanRevolution. Also showing: Photography byMireia Saielleres de España.

Cibeles Convention Center — Av. TomásFernández 8450, between Calle Portales andAntonio J. Bermudez, Zona Campestre.

A New Year’s Eve celebration begins at 9p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. Cost is 550 pesos perperson, include dinner champagne and liveorchestra music. Information: 6880580/92/93or cibeles.com.mx.

Indios Soccer — The Mexican pro soccerteam Indios de Juarez host their home games atEstadio Benito Juárez, Av. Heroico ColegioMilitar and Panama. The team is fighting to getback in the top division of its league.Information: 6181824 or clubindios.com.

Museo de la Revolucion Mexicana —Zona Centro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave.Juárez. The history museum in the OldCustoms House has been remodeled exten-sively as a national museum documenting theMexican Revolution, which began Nov. 20,1910. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Free admission.

Showing all month: “¡Conozca el NuevoMuseo!,” showcasing the nine exhibit rooms ofthe new museum.

‘Por Amor al Arte’ — The radio show,covering all aspects of the arts in Juárez, airs 3to 5 p.m. Sundays on 860 AM. The showincludes music, interviews, reviews of events,recommendations of books and movies, con-ducted by Hogla Lizet Olivas with Lupita Fileto.Information: 806Noticias.com.mx.

— Juárez correspondent Walter Schaefer2 022988 ([email protected])



Story by Lisa Kay Tate

For many people, Christmas givinggoes much further than putting giftsunder a tree — it includes giving to

local charities.The list of local charities is long enough,

and each charity has its own lengthy list ofneeds. How does anyone decide how muchto give and to which organization?

“When you give, you not only want togive back to your community, but youwant to follow up on that investment,” saidEric Pearson, executive vice president ofthe El Paso Community Foundation.

The foundation publishes an annual“Spirit of Giving” catalog that serves as aone-stop shopping center for holiday (andyear-round) charitable giving.

For this holiday season, El Paso Sceneasked a variety of local nonprofit agencieswhat they would do with a donation of$100. That might be more than some peo-ple can give, and much less for those withample resources, but it’s a starting pointfor measuring what one gift can do forthose in need, from children and familiesto senior citizens and arts groups, and evenanimals in shelters.

For the children

Children’s needs often top the list forChristmas charity giving. Nonprofits serv-ing youths range from those taking care ofbasic needs for food and shelter to thosethat provide opportunities for kids to learnand play.• El Paso Center for Children Inc. Thecounty’s largest provider of treatment serv-ices for special-needs children and theirfamilies is available 24 hours a day fororphaned, homeless, runaway, abused and

neglected children,from newbornsthrough age 21.

One of the ways$100 will be put to useis in the center’s hous-ing and care manage-ment program forhomeless youths ages17–20, which places themin their own apartmentsand provides rental andutilities assistance and sup-portive services for aboutone year. ProgramDirector Jeanne Hoschsaid that the donationwould help purchasehousehold items such aslinens, pillows, blankets,bath towels, washcloths,irons, kitchen appliances andutensils, toilet paper, cleaningsupplies (like mops or dish soap),personal-care products (such asshampoo, dental care, bodywashand lotion), and lastly, food items(such as canned goods, cereals, tunafish, peanut butter, rice, beans, pastaand more).

“This stability and security pro-vides them an opportunity to con-tinue with their schooling, (suchas) high school, GED, vocationaltraining at EPCC or UTEP, (and)learn basic household manage-ment and other life skills,”Hosch said. “Our federal grantdoes not include financialresources to furnish or supplythese independent apartments,so we have to rely on communi-ty donations to do so.”• Miracle League. Miracle League

of El Paso provides recre-ational opportunities forchildren and persons withany physical or mentaldisabilities, through activi-ties like its special ballleague open to all with thedesire to play.

Executive DirectorSandie Olivar said that$100 would sponsorthree players in theleague, at $35 per sea-son.

“(This) provides acomplete uniform, sup-plemental insurance,and an award at theend of the season,” shesaid.

Also, this amountcould contribute toother league needs,including the pur-chase of five base-ball gloves forleft-handed play-ers (about $20each) or the pur-chase of officialsafe T-balls forten players.“It is (also)

one-fifth of asponsorship for a

team each season,”Olivar said. “Team

sponsorships offset allprogram costs associated

with the team each season.”• Special Olympics. The Special

Olympics Texas Region 19 chap-ter provides year-round sports train-

ing and competition of Olympic-type

sports for individuals with intellectual orclosely related disabilities. Area DirectorAndrea Schiechl said that a donationwould help the athletes in several ways.

“We could purchase medals for our ath-letes, sports equipment (we offer 11sports), help pay for facility rental for ourcoaches’ training, or pay for facility rentalfor some of the athlete training,” she said.• Candlelighters. Candlelighters of WestTexas/Southern New Mexico servesaround 1,200 families of children withcancer in the El Paso, Southern NewMexico and Juárez area.

Development Director Beate Burdett saidthat $100 would help pay for a holiday giftbasket for one of its families, as each bas-ket costs $250 to provide.

“The ongoing struggle of childhood can-cer drains families not only emotionallybut financially as well,” Burdett said, “andoftentimes, holiday celebrations are putaside because of the many hours spent inthe hospital and in treatment.”• Creative Kids. Through hands-on work inthe visual arts, Creative Kids allows disad-vantaged youths, or youths with disabili-ties or battling cancer, to use the arts as“important communication tools for suc-cess in modern-day life.”

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From left: Creative Kids, Salvation Army andProject Vida are some of the local charitieshighlighted in the El Paso CommunityFoundation’s Spirit of Giving Catalog.

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Special Olympics seeks funds fortraining facilities and equipment.


Creative Kids Executive Director and co-founder Andrea Gates-Ingle said thatmonies donated will go, of course, for artsmaterials.

“If we were to get a $100 donation, wewould purchase much-needed art sup-plies,” she said. “Specifically, paint, brush-es and some canvas.”• Kids Excel El Paso. Kids Excel (KEEP)helps children in disadvantaged-neighbor-hood schools through a special self-confi-dence- and discipline-building nonprofitdance program. KEEP Artistic/ExecutiveDirector Gemtria St. Clair said that a dona-tion of $100 would support program costsof offering the dance classes to the 26 pub-lic elementary schools and 2,200 studentsserved this year.

“This includes providing highly trainedteaching artists and musicians to conducteach class and performance, up to 30weeks of classes, two to four performancesat each school, T-shirts for the children andsupplies,” she said.• Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home.The home provides children and families“experiencing difficulty” in their lives witha nurturing, positive environment. JimThomas serves as the home’s senioradministrator of development and activi-ties. He said that a donation of $100 couldcover everything from nutritional needs toself-esteem-building experiences.

“(It could buy) 35 meals for a child wholives at the home because of a family cri-sis; snacks and movie rental four times for65 children who live at the home; a three-day Summer Experiential Ropes Coursetrip to Three Rivers, N.M., for nine chil-dren who live at the home; or school uni-forms for five middle-school children liv-ing at the home,” he said.

Hope for families

Families, including children, as well ashomeless adults are the focus of manyorganizations dealing with everyday needs,such as food and shelter, employment andhealth care. • The Salvation Army. The SalvationArmy, one of the most familiar charitableorganizations in the world, operates a fam-ily shelter in El Paso that regularly housesbetween 95 and 100 people in crisis. ElPaso’s Salvation Army Director JohnMartin said that $100 could aid individualsof all ages served through the organization.

“(It could buy) 68 meals for the residentsof the emergency family shelter and/orparticipants of the soup kitchen,” Martinsaid, “school supplies and clothing for twochildren, or over 700 diapers for children.And, the list goes on.”• Family Service of El Paso. The organiza-tion provides assistance for families, chil-dren and adults who need help through lifechallenges and transitions through in-depthpsychotherapy services and counseling.Executive Director Richard Salcido saidthat $100 would provide ten counselingsessions to one of the service’s most needyfamilies.

“Ten counseling sessions could in turnamount to less human suffering, getting ajob, resolving a major issue in their lives,adopting a healthier lifestyle, learning tocope with a seemingly hopeless situation,”

he said. “$100 can go a long way.” • La Posada Home Inc. The homeless shel-ter not only provides for displaced fami-lies, it also helps to return them to a life ofself-reliance through GED classes, parent-ing training, job-skill courses and more.Executive Director Monica Martinez saidthat the money would help with any num-ber of basic needs.

“For $100, we could purchase food for afamily, jackets for an entire family, shoesfor five children, underwear for all of thechildren at the shelter, a new microwavefor the shelter, (or) a couple of highchairsfor the babies,” Martinez said.• Rescue Mission of El Paso Inc. El Paso’sRescue Mission, a Christian homelessshelter for men, women and children, pro-vides not only food and shelter but alsorehabilitation and life-building skills for itsresidents. Chief Executive Officer BlakeW. Barrow said that a $100 donation couldsimply help feed the hungry.

“$100 can buy 285 meals for hungry,homeless people in El Paso,” he said.• West Texas Food Bank. The food bankdistributes more than 5 million pounds offood through a network of more than 170partner agencies in 22 counties. In El Pasoalone, there are more than 2 millionpounds of food given to more than 40,000El Paso residents. Money donated will godirectly to their cause of easing hunger inthe area, according to CommunityRelations Coordinator Celeste Hardts.

“$100 donated can buy 600 meals,” shesaid.• FEMAP. The FEMAP Foundation is aprivate nonprofit organization that pro-vides support for particular projects ofFEMAP (Federación Mexicana deAsociaciones Privadas) and SADEC(Salud y Desarrollo Comunitario de Cd.Juárez).According to Executive Director Anna

Aleman, $100 can have several diverseuses, including three months of tuition fora nursing student, a cervical-cancer examfor six women, a mammogram for sixwomen, or 50 percent of the total fee forcleft-palate surgery for a child. Any ofthese, Aleman feels, could make a hugedifference, but there are more potentialuses, she said, adding, “I could go on andon.”• Project Vida. Project Vida, and its ProjectVida Health Center, provide a wide rangeof primary-health-care and family pro-grams to those needing support in Centraland Northeast El Paso. Project ManagerEric Hutson said that $100 could be usedto help in any of Project Vida’s centers orprograms.

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supply of diabetes medication or it wouldhelp 30 patients per month,” Hutson said.

The same amount could also help thedental clinic by paying for one set of anexam and X-rays, one ultrasonic teethcleaning, 150 fillings, 144 toothbrushes,one case of surgical gloves, eight sealantseach for 80 children or fluoride varnishapplications for 80 children. At Project Vida’s Roots and Wings

Transitional Living Center for homelessfamilies, the donation will provide onefamily of four with one month of bustransportation.

Hutson concluded that the money couldalso help bring fun and educational sci-ence-based projects to the Project VidaAfter School Enrichment Program.

“$100 will buy supplies for the after-school program for children ages 6–12,such as four packages of Insta-Snow, fourpackages of ‘Mega,’ eight packages ofExtreme Bubble, two large neodymiummagnets or five packages of 15 tornadotubes.”• El Paso Baptist Clinic. Formed 37 yearsago, the clinic is run by physicians, includ-ing specialists, some dentists, nurses, phle-botomists, pharmacy techs and many oth-ers, who have volunteered their time tohelp those who are sick but have no way toreceive the medical care they need.Registered nurse Eleanor Poe serves as theclinic’s executive director.

“During these years, we have attendedsome 22,000 people,” she said. “We do notsee those who have Medicare, Medicaid or

other means of paying.“The organization has grown so much

that we now require four employed per-sons,” Poe said, herself a volunteer. “Thishelps to provide the continuity ofcare. Also, there are paid workersfor cleaning. So, we do need some helpwith salaries.”

She said that the donation could also helpwith finding a larger clinic area, preferablyin South El Paso, or even for the ongoingexpenses, such as medications. Medicalequipment (like an EKG machine), dentalmaterials, office and cleaning supplies, andeven additional employees are also needsthat $100 could help offset.

“We spent $60,000 on medicines lastyear,” Poe explained. “The patients havesometimes had care but never had a way topay for ongoing medications. Many arediabetic and/or hypertensive, but we seemany types of health problems.”

Elderly, special needs

The area’s adult population, includingsenior citizens, might often be overlookedby some givers, but there are groups outthere making sure they are not forgotten,financially, socially, medically and spiritu-ally.• Operation HOPE. Operation HOPE ispart of the many focuses of LULACProject Amistad Inc., which helps providefor the area’s elderly, disabled and at-riskadults.

“$100 may be used for basic necessities,such as food, medications, toiletries andclothing,” explained Project Amistad COOPatricia Gomez.• La Familia del Paso Inc. Working to helpadults with mental illness reenter society,La Familia serves ages 19 to 75. The club-house-like setting utilizes therapeutic andsocial activities to help these individuals.

“If someone were to donate $100 to ourorganization, we would purchase new potsand pans and other kitchenware we need,”Executive Director Lucia Dawson said.“La Familia del Paso Inc. serves over2,300 meals each month.”• Hospice El Paso. Providing specializedprofessional help and comfort as a personnears the end of life, Hospice El Paso isthe city’s oldest hospice-care organization.

Executive Director Linda Black said thata $100 donation will go toward the under-served demographic of pediatric end-of-life care.

“Hospice El Paso has made a continuinginvestment and initiative to have a special-ized pediatric team, including trained pedi-atric nurses, a designated pediatric admis-sion nurse, a designated pediatric social

worker (and) a pediatric medical advisoryboard; (and in) educating financial andbilling staff on Medicaid and insuranceplans for children; providing necessarypediatric equipment and supplies; andobtaining services from a pediatric medicaldirector who’s specialty consists of pedi-atric oncology and pediatric hospice andpalliative care,” Black said. “The team hasmade it an initiative to help the familiesprovide what is essential to make thechild’s life and the family’s life as com-fortable and ‘normal’ as possible, to enjoythe possible last moments of a preciouschild’s life. This is our goal and passion.”• American Red Cross. The American RedCross El Paso is part of the worldwideorganization that provides domestic disas-ter relief, as well as other community sup-port for area needy, aid for military andfamilies, health and safety services, andinternational relief and development pro-grams. Executive Director Mark Matthyssaid that the $100 could go to help those inneed locally or those serving others else-where.


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American Red Cross provides emer-gency care among other services.

The Animal Rescue League findshomes for dogs and cats.

“(It could buy) two military kits forwounded warriors or five phone cards tohelp heroes call home,” Matthys listed, “or17 emergency blankets, hot meals for tenpeople, one day of emergency shelter fortwo people, personal-care kits for 30 peo-ple or one family emergency kit.”

Compassion for pets

The city’s human residents aren’t theonly ones in need, and there are severalgroups formed to help take care of home-less or neglected dogs, cats and other ani-mals. • Humane Society. The Humane Society ofEl Paso bills itself as offering animals “asecond chance at a new, loving home.”Executive Director Betty Hoover said thatwhat $100 provides is straightforward:“Food, veterinary care and shelter for fivepets for one day,” she said.• Animal Rescue League of El Paso.Animal Rescue League is a no-kill organi-zation that rescues, rehabilitates, spays orneuters, and finds homes for around 1,600displaced area dogs and cats each year.

Board Vice President LaWanna Lincolnsaid that $100 could help provide veteri-nary services for the animals.

“$100 would cover the cost of two spayor neuters for dogs up to 50 pounds,”Lincoln said, “or $100 would cover thecost of the spay or neuter of a dog over 50pounds and its microchip. Or, $100 wouldcover the cost of three cat spays orneuters.”


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For more than 20 years, the El Paso Community Foundationhas been helping to keep potential givers informed through its“Spirit of Giving” catalog, released each year just prior to theholiday season.

The catalog allows charitable organizationsand other nonprofits to list their mis-sion, focus and needs. Thisyear’s publication fea-tures more than 100groups, including chil-dren’s and senior citi-zens’ charities, foodbanks, health organiza-tions, performing- andvisual-arts nonprofits, andschool groups.

Eric Pearson, who serves asthe foundation’s executivevice president, said that thereis a good cross section ofgroups represented this year.

“I think the state of this year’s(catalog) is very strong,” he said,adding that the number of fea-tured groups tends to vary as char-ities form or change leadership.

One of the reasons for the cata-log’s continued popularity amongdonors is the diversity of its giving choices. The catalogincludes groups that help the community through charitableacts, but also those whose presence enhances the communityboth culturally and artistically, such as El Paso Pro-Musica orthe Border Art Residency.

“There are certainly those groups who benefit the needs ofour less fortunate, but there are also those who benefit our souland our minds,” Pearson said.

Pearson said that the foundation refers to the information inthe catalog year-round, as even after the holidays the need tobe charitable doesn’t fade.

“We use it as a resource to let people know there are thosein need when the frenzy of the holidays is over,” he said.

According to Pearson, to save both expense and trees, thecatalog will primarily be available to view online or as aPDF download through the foundation’s website, epcf.org.

A limited number of print catalogs may also be availableand people can call the foundation at 533-4020 to inquireabout its availability.

In addition to the catalog, the foundation also spon-sors its Spirit of Giving Tree at area malls, which gen-erates tens of thousands of gifts for the area’s less for-tunate. With each ornament on the tree bearing theage, gender and specific gift request of the individ-ual in need, givers can choose the gift to fit theirown budget, from clothing items to iPods.

Not everyone, however, can easily part withdonations of $100 or more, but Pearson said thateven the smaller donations are still extremelyuseful. While working with a group of about900 soldiers at this year’s “A Christmas Fair,”he found that much of the money raised to help

fellow troops came from small donations.“People gave a dollar here and a dollar there, and (we) were

able to raise a lot of money to help purchase care packages forsoldiers,” he said. “By and large, it was these single-dollardonations that added up and made a difference.”

Pearson said that the act of giving for most is more than justgiving money, it is forming a bond with that nonprofit or chari-ty. As such, knowing how their money will be used gives theman even greater sense of ownership and involvement.

“We’re happy for people to take part in taking care of othersin the community, and being able to make a conscientiousdecision when they do it,” he said.

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Japan, India, Africa — and closer tohome — Puerto Rico, Venezuela,Argentina and Mexico. Spanish-lan-guage carols are called villancicos (vee-yahn-SEE-kohs). Below are some villan-cicos with English translations.Obviously, few translations can be assmooth as the original poetry, and trans-lations will vary widely.

Vamos Todos a BelénFrom New MexicoCoro/Chorus:Vamos todos a Belén con amor y gozo.Adoremos al Señor nuestro Redentor.Let’s all go to Bethlehem with love andjoy.Let’s adore the Lord our Redeemer.1. Derramó una estrella divino fulgor,

hermosa doncella nos da el Salvador.A star radiates divine sweetness,

a lovely maiden gives us the Savior.2. La noche fue día, un ángel bajó,

nadando entre luces que así nos habló.Night became day, an angel descended,

swimming among the stars, he spokethus.3. Felices pastores, la dicha triunfó.

El cielo se rasga la vida nació.Joyous shepherds, joy has triumphed.

Heaven parts as life is born.

Las PosadasFrom Mexico, a dialogue betweenJoseph and the innkeeper.1. San José: En nombre del cielo,

os pido posada.Pues no puede andar mi esposa amada.

In the name of heaven,I ask you for lodging.My dear wife can no longer go walking.

Casero (Innkeeper): Aquí no es meson.Sigan adelante.Pues, no puedo abrir.No sea algún tunante.

Here there is no room in the inn.Keep going on your way.So, I cannot open.You might be a rascal.

2. San José: Mi nombre es José, mi esposa María.

Es Reina del Cielo,y Madre va a serdel Divino Verbo.

My name is Joseph,my wife is Mary.

She is Queen of Heaven,and She will be Motherof the Divine Word.

3. Casero: Si eres tu José,y tu esposa es María,entren, peregrinos.No los conocía.

If you are Joseph, and your wife is Mary,enter pilgrims. I did not know. I did not know.

Coro (Chorus): Entren SantosPeregrinos,

reciban este rincón.No de esta pobre moradasino de mi corazón.

Enter, Holy Pilgrims,accept this place.Not just this poor shelter,but the gift of my heart.

Nunca Sonaron tan Dulce las Campanas“The Bells Never Sounded so Sweet.”Dulce sonar de campanas,

llenando la inmensidad.“Gloria a Dios en las alturas,”

canta la voz celestial.“Paz a los hombres hoy vino a traer

el dulce niño de Jerusalén.Venid, venid a adorar, venid,

correr a Belén.”Sweetly sound the bells,

filling the heavens.“Glory to God in the Highest,”

sings the heavenly voice.“Peace to people I come to bring today,

the sweet Child of Jerusalem.Come, come and worship,

run to Bethlehem.

Venid, Pastorcillos.This carol uses the familiar tune “Awayin a Manger.” Venid, pastorcillos, venid a adorar

al Rey de los cielos que nace en Judá.Sin ricas ofrendas podemos llegar

que el Niño prefierela fe y bondad.

Come, little shepherds, come and adorethe King of Heaven born in Judea.

Without rich gifts, we still can arrive,because the Baby Jesus prefers justfaith and goodwill.

Noche Anunciada“A Night Foretold,” one of my favorites.Noche anunciada, noche de amor.

Dios ha nacido, pétalo y flor.Hay silencio y serenidad,

paz a los hombres es Navidad.En el pesebre, mi Redentor,

es mensajero de paz y amor.Cuando sonrie se hace la luz,

en sus bracitos, se hace una cruz.Angeles cantan en el portal,

Dios ha nacido. Es Navidad.Esta es la noche que prometió. Dios a los hombres ya nos llegó.Es Nochebuena. No hay que dormir.Dios ha nacido. Dios está aquí.A night foretold, a night of love.God has been born, like a flower.Silence, serenity, peace

to all people. It’s Christmas!In the manger lies my Redeemer,

messenger of peace and love.When he smiles, light shines.His tiny arms form a cross.Angels sing at the doorway.God has been born. It’s Christmas! This is the promised night.God has come to be with us.It’s Christmas Eve. No one sleeps.God has been born. God is here.

Noche de Paz, Noche de Amor“Silent Night”

The whole world sings this carol.Composed in 1818 on a snowy winternight in Austria, when a small parishchurch faced Christmas Eve (laNochebuena) with a broken organ.Joseph Mohr, the priest, wrote out wordsthat organist Franz Gruber put to musicwith guitar accompaniment. The originalGerman (“Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht”)has a very familiar English translation,but in Spanish the same tune has differ-ent words. Noche de paz, noche de amor!

Todo duerme en derredor.Entre los astros que esparcen su luz,Bella anunciado al niñito Jesús,Brilla la estrella de paz.Brilla la estrella de paz.

Night of peace, night of love.Everywhere, everything is sleeping.Among the stars that shine their light,Beautifully announcing the Baby Jesus,Shines the star of peace.Shines the star of peace.

So, you see, we can sing lovely carols inSpanish too. Just reading only theEnglish translations, and even withoutthe ability to follow the Spanish, one canstill get the feel of the beauty of theChristmas season. In fact, the music ofthe heavenly choir of angels to shep-herds rings out in all the languages ofthe world.

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El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo sum-mer entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily. Zoo admission is $10 for ages 13 to 61;$7.50 for ages 62 and older and active dutymilitary (including spouse) with ID; $6 ages 3 to12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo mem-bers admitted free. Information: 532-8156,521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.

A Discovery Education Center GrandOpening Open House with tours and activitiesis 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 4, hosted byEl Paso Water Utilities. The center featuresexhibits for elementary school groups to learnabout the Chihuahuan desert and water con-servation, as well as a research library.

Daily encounters include California Sea LionTraining and Meet the Keeper presentations at11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduleddaily. Information: elpasozoo.org/takeaction.

Keystone Heritage Park and El PasoDesert Botanical Garden — 4200Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays yearround. Admission: $2 ($1 children, seniors andmilitary). Information: 584-0563, keystone-heritagepark.org or elpasobotanicalgardens.org.

The annual Luminarias by the Lake is 6 to 9p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3-4, featuringmusical entertainment and holiday refresh-ments for sale. Admission: $4 ($3 seniors andmilitary, $1 children 12 and younger).

The site is open for bird watching at dawn onthe last Saturday of the month and dusk on thelast Sunday of the month. Keystone’sChihuahuan Desert Experience (immediatelywest of the wetland) is open daily from 7 a.m.to noon for walking and bird watching.

Feather Lake Wildlife Sanctuary —9500 North Loop, near Loop 375. The 43.5-acre site is managed by El Paso’s AudubonSociety. A variety of migratory birds, as well assome year-round species, can be seen there.The sanctuary is open to the public 8 a.m. tonoon Saturdays and 2 p.m. to dusk Sundays.Admission is free. Information: 545-5157 or747-8663.

The next public workday session is 2 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4.

Volunteers are needed to work at the sanctu-ary on weekends through Dec. 19.

Franklin Mountains State Park — The24,000-acre park extends north from the heartof El Paso to the New Mexico state line. Thehighest point is North Mt. Franklin, 7,192 feetabove sea level.

Most hiking and mountain-biking trails begin inthe Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Road onthe west side of the park (east of I-10).

Entry fees are $4 per person, free for age 12and under (with family). Group rates available.Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information:566-6441.

Guided hikes are available at 9 a.m. on select-ed days. Cost is $7 ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free)includes park entry fee. Reservations required:566-6441 EXT. 21. [email protected].• Saturday, Dec. 4 — West CottonwoodSprings• Sunday, Dec. 5 — Upper Sunset Loop• Saturday, Dec. 18 — West CottonwoodMineshaft• Sunday, Dec. 19 — Aztec Caves.

Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — UTEP’sCenter for Environmental ResourceManagement offers free guided walking toursand other activities at Rio Bosque WetlandsPark in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Tours last abouttwo hours. Information: 747-8663 or rio-bosque.org. Upcoming events:• Bird Tour, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.• Introductory Tour, 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19.

Meeting place is a bridge crossing RiversideCanal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to PanAmerican Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.

El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society— The Society’s annual Holiday Party is 7 p.m.Monday, Dec. 13, at the EPCC Rio Grandecampus. Bring a snack to share while enjoyingthe photo contest. Information: 587-9589 ortrans-pecos-audubon.org.

A field trip to the Reservoirs Down in theValley including McNary, Tornillo and FortHancock to look for birds of prey, egrets,waterbirds and more. Meet at 7 a.m. Saturday,Dec. 18, 9500 North Loop. Information: MaryPerkins, 637-3521 or [email protected].

Hueco Tanks State Park and HistoricSite — The site is famed for many NativeAmerican rock paintings and unique geology.Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Admission: $5 (free for children 12 andyounger). Additional cost for tours (includingbirding tour and morning hike): $1 for ages 5and older. Information: 857-1135 or texas-stateparks.gov. For park campground reserva-tions, call (512) 389-8900.

Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, byprior arrangement at 849-6684: • Pictograph tours — 10:30 and 2 p.m.• Rock climbing and bouldering tours — 9:30,10 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. • Hiking tours — 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The monthly birding tour is 8 a.m. on thethird Saturday of the month (Dec. 18).Advance sign-up encouraged.

To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S.Highway 62-180) all the way into the HuecoMountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775.

North Mountain is available for self-guidedday use, for up to 70 people at a time; reserva-tions recommended. There is an annual orien-tation program for visitors. Guided access isoffered to the rest of the site. Picnickingallowed at ten tables closest to headquarters.Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted.Camping is available. Bicycles permitted onlyon designated paved areas. Pets allowed only incamping or picnic areas. Call for reservationsand other information: 857-1135.

El Paso Zoo Adventure Programs — ElPaso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, hosts severalovernight “Roar and Snore” adventure pro-grams during the fall months. Sleepoversinclude evening and early morning guidedtours, live animal presentations, nighttime visitsto see some of the animals, animal relatedactivities and crafts, evening snack and conti-nental breakfast. Bring pillow, toothbrush andsleeping bag. Cost: $20 per person; ages 7 andolder welcome. Reservations required at leastthree weeks in advance as space is limited;adult chaperones required for every five chil-dren. Information: 532-8156, 521-1850. Onlineregistration available at elpasozoo.org.

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Cut down your own Christmas tree —Permits are available for people to cut downtheir own Christmas tree in the Lincoln andGila National Forests in New Mexico through

Dec. 24. Limit is one tree — up to 10 feet inheight — per household. Permits available topurchase for $5 per household; special permitsavailable for trees over 10 feet.

Mail-in permit applications are available in ElPaso at the Chamber of Commerce, ChamizalNational Memorial, and most southern NewMexico communities, and other locations.

Lincoln National Forest Offices open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

• Alamogordo (main office), 3463 Las Palomas,(575) 434-7200.• Cloudcroft, Hwy 82 (575) 682-2551.• Ruidoso, 901 Mechem, (575) 257-4095.

Gila National ForestOffices open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

• Silver City, 3005 E. Camino del Bosque(behind Wal-Mart) (575) 538-2771.• Mimbres Ranger Station, NM Hwy 35, (575)536-2250.• Black Range, 1804 Date St., Truth orConsequences, (575) 894-6677.

Permits can also be obtained by mail through

Dec. 11; send $5 plus the name of the head ofhousehold.

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park —5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. Winter hours:8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All events free with parkadmission. Day use fee: $5 per vehicle ($40annual pass). Information: (575) 523-4298 ornmparks.com.

A “Tamale-Making 101” demonstration taughtby Corrine Luchini is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4,in the classroom for Centennial Saturday. Classsize limited; registration required. Also that dayis a lecture on New Mexico statehood with Dr.Jon Hunner and a visit with “Teddy Roosevelt”portrayed by Randy Milligan) 2 to 4 p.m.

Friends of the Mesilla Valley Bosque StatePark meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Allinterested in supporting the park are invited toattend. Park fee waived for those attending themeeting. Information: 523-8009.

The park will host an Anniversary Fiesta 3 to7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, with a birding tour at3 p.m. as well as refreshments, entertainmentand luminarias in the park plaza at 4:30 p.m.

Birding tours are 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4

and 11. A “First Steps in Becoming A Birder”class is offered 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.

Naturalist Richard Quick will host a talk aboutfrogs in the park classroom at 10 a.m. Saturday,Dec. 18.

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park —The park, part of Asombro Institute for ScienceEducation, is northeast of Las Cruces, offJornada Road. Admission is free; donation boxat trailhead. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)524-3334 or asombro.org.

A Winter Nature Walk begins at 9 a.m.Thursday, Dec. 23.

Dripping Springs Natural Area — Therecreational area is at the base of the OrganMountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road(the eastern extension of University Avenue),about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area,run by the federal Bureau of Land Managementin cooperation with the Nature Conservancy,includes the A.B. Cox Visitors’ Center, several

hiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area. Duringthe late fall and winter months, visitor center isopen 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Access to the maintrail to Dripping Springs is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. andthe park is closed promptly at 5 p.m.

Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets allowed(except for assistance animals). Information:(575) 522-1219.

White Sands National Monument —The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S.70. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec.30 for the Dunes Drive. Visitor Center hoursare 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through February.

All visitors must exit the park by one hourafter sunset.

Entrance fee: $3 age 17 and older. Free forchildren. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232; or go tonps.gov/whsa.

The 3rd annual Holiday Open House is 5 to 8p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, with live music, children’sactivities indoors and outdoors, luminarias atthe visitor center and New Mexican food.Visitors encouraged to bring canned food dona-tion for area food bank. Admission is free;entrance fees still apply for Dunes Drive.

Holiday caroling is 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18,on the center patio.

Ranger-guided Sunset Stroll Nature Walksbegin one hour before sunset daily. Experiencea sunset over the white sands and observe theplants, animals and geology of the dune field.Walks last about one hour.

Lake Lucero tours are offered on the lastweekend of each month. This month’s toursare 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26.Participants drive their own vehicles 17 milesbeginning at the Small Missile Range gate onU.S. 70, 25 miles west of the White SandsVisitor Center, then hike 3/4 mile to the sourceof the white sands. Reservations are required.Cost is $3 per adult; $1.50 age 16 and under.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park — Thepark is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off theCarlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information:(575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; toursavailable 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entry intocave via natural entrance is 2 p.m. with lastentry into cave via elevator 3:30 p.m.

A star party is 6:30 to 10 p.m. the secondSaturday of each month.

Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2hours for Big Room tour. Cost is $6 ($3 forages 6-15 or seniors with discount card). Thepark’s audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (alsoavailable in Spanish).

For an extra fee ($8 adults, $4 youth and sen-iors with card), visitors can go on a ranger-guided tour of the King’s Palace, PapooseRoom, Queen’s Chamber and Green LakeRoom; reservations are required.

Guided tours also are available for SlaughterCanyon Cave, an undeveloped cave 23 milesfrom the main cavern. Call for reservations.Cost is $15 ($7.50 ages 6-15, seniors withcard). The 1-1/4-mile tour lasts about 2-1/2hours. Flashlight with fresh batteries required.Wear good walking shoes and bring water.

Other special guided tours are available,including “Wild Cave Tours.”

Gila Cliff Dwellings NationalMonument — 44 miles north of Silver Cityon NM Highway 15, the dwellings are in themiddle of the majestic Gila Wilderness. Theslow, winding mountain road between SilverCity and the dwellings takes about 1-1/2 hoursto drive. Long trailers are advised to come upthe back way via NM 152 and 35 through the


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Winter hours: The trail to the cliff dwellings isopen from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone must beoff the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call for schedule of tours.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park— 110 miles east of El Paso on the way toCarlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes thehighest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, goodfor one week and all trails. Camping is $8 persite per night. Information: (915) 828-3251.

The park’s headquarters, visitors’ center andmuseum are at Pine Springs, off of U.S. 62-180.Camping for tents and RVs, a nature trail, andruins of the Butterfield Overland Mail Stationare nearby. McKittrick Canyon Visitors’ Centeris seven miles east of Pine Springs, and offersnature, canyon and geology trails. Winter hoursare 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New Mexico State Parks — Day-use feeis $5 when visiting any state park. Campingfees: $8 for primitive site; $10 for developedsite (electrical hookup $4 extra). All programsare free with park entrance, unless otherwiselisted. Information: (575) 744-5998 ornmparks.com.• Elephant Butte Lake State Park —Information: (575) 744-5998.

The Beachwalk and Floating Lights ChristmasParade is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.• Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south ofAlamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff.Information: (575) 437-8284.

A Winter Solstice presentation is 5 to 6:30p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at the Group Shelter.The shelter will remain open for those whowish to stay up and watch the Lunar Eclipse.Camping space is limited, pre-registration forcamping is required. • City of Rocks State Park, north of Deming offU.S. 180. Information: (575) 536-2800. A“Rattlesnake Myths” presentation is 3 to 4 p.m.every Saturday.

Alameda Park Zoo — Alameda Park, 1321North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 andolder; free ages 2 and younger). Information:(575) 439-4290.

The oldest zoo in the Southwest (establishedin 1898) is part of the park that linesAlamogordo’s main highway. The zoo, coveringabout 12 acres, features about 250 exotic andindigenous animals.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens StatePark — Carlsbad, N.M. Admission: $5 ($3ages 7-12; free for 6 and under). Hours: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:30 p.m.).Information: (575) 887-5516.

A holiday hand bells program is 2 to 3 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, in the Visitor Center.

Holidays with the Animals is 1 to 3 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11. Children can make cards fortheir favorite zoo animals as well as otherevents. Visitors may bring a new book, toy ornon-perishable food item for local charities.

To get there: Take U.S. 285 north of Carlsbad;follow signs to the park.

A large greenhouse is devoted to succulentsand cactus from around the world. The head-quarters building includes exhibits on minerals,history, archaeology and other subjects.

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While the first chapter of theNew Testament, launches intothe Christmas story in Matt.

1:18, the birth of Christ likely was notthe first thing early followers learnedabout Jesus.

Most scholars agree that Mark was thefirst gospel written, and it does not con-tain a nativity narrative. Matthew andLuke both tell the story of Jesus’ birth indetail. The Gospel of John, the last ofthe four gospels to be written, also lacksa Christmas story.

John, however, does allude to Jesus’unique entry into this world in his elo-quent first chapter: “The Word becameflesh and made his dwelling among us.”

Paul and the other writers in the NewTestament don’t say anything aboutJesus’ birth. They also don’t say muchabout the other events of Jesus’ ministryon earth before the crucifixion and res-urrection. My guess is that they figuredanyone reading their letters had alreadyheard the gospel stories.

I wonder how the nativity stories actu-ally made their way to Matthew andLuke. Jesus’ mother was with the apos-tles at the end of Jesus’ ministry, so itseems likely she would have been thesource of the story as it got passed intooral tradition, then into written form.

I have a hard time believing the storyof the divine birth was just made up.Overall, the gospels seem to understatetheir accounts of the miraculous. Itseems odd that the apostles would justtack on a mythical prologue.

Regardless, it’s clear that for the earlychurch, the miracle of the resurrection

trumped anything else. The fact thatsomeone rose from the dead was enoughto base one’s faith on.

It’s hard to imagine an evangelistgoing around telling people to believe inJesus as the Son of God simply becauseof the Virgin Birth. A few shepherdsmay have believed because of that, butthe messenger in that case was an angel.

For the early believers, the story ofJesus’ birth was something they learnedabout after they had already come tofaith. I even wonder if the original apos-tles, including Jesus’ brothers, weresomewhat in the dark about the circum-stances of his birth until after Pentecost.This is speculation, of course, but in mymind I picture Mary sharing the storyafter everyone had already realized whoJesus truly was. Only then would theyhave been able to appreciate the miracu-lous nativity story.

Without Good Friday and Easter,Christmas is just a sentimental folk tale.The pilgrim’s road to Bethlehem beginsat a cross and empty tomb in Jerusalem.

Randy Limbird is editor of

El Paso Scene. Comments?

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Centennial Museum — University atWiggins, UTEP. Changing exhibits are on thesecond floor, Lea and Discovery Galleries.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday. Admission is free. Information: 747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.

Extended through Jan. 29, 2011: A pair ofexhibits intended to remind viewers that thereis more to El Paso’s Sister City than current sadstate of affairs making headlines.• “Fire and Spirit/Fuego y Espíritu,” photogra-phy from El Diario de Juárez. The exhibitfocuses on the spirit of Cd. Juárez that lives inspite of the violence troubling the city. • “Chihuahua, Land of Ancient Wonders,” aphotographic exhibition highlighting the naturaland archaeological treasures of the state ofChihuahua, enhances by objects from theCentennial’s collections.

El Paso Holocaust Museum and StudyCenter — 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday.Admission is free. Information: 351-0048 orelpasoholocaustmuseum.org.

The El Paso museum depicts Jewish life inEurope before World War II, Hitler’s rise topower, the expulsion of Jews into ghettoes, lifein concentration camps, prisoner resistance tothe Nazis and liberation of the camps. Also fea-tured is a local survivors exhibit. Docents avail-able for guided tours.

El Paso Museum of Archaeology —4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (westof U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.Admission is free. Information: 755-4332.

Showing through Jan. 30, 2011:“Tradiciones y Simbolos: Traditions andSymbols.” This anthropological and historicalexhibit features artwork and altars of the JuntosArt Association of El Paso. The works exploreHispanic-American traditions, including Día delos Muertos, Navidad, Las Posadas and LosReyes Magos. Artists include Lourdes Aguilar,Socorro Quezada Diamondstein, GabrielGaytán, Romy Saenz Hawkins, Lydia Limas,Candy Mayer, Diana Molina, Oscar Moya andMaria Almeida Natividad. Free Zip Tours of theexhibit are 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10 led byRomy Hawkins; 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, ledby Lizzie Ochoa, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, ledby Maria Almeida Natividad and Candy Mayerand 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, led by OscarMoya and Lydia Limas.

A family workshop in metal embossing/repoja-do for ages 6 to adult is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, taught by Maria AlmeidaNatividad. Families learn to create holiday-themed art in the ancient art of embossing orpressing shape into metal and highlighting itwith colored markers. Aluminum foil metal andother materials provided. Pre-registrationrequired. Cost: $5 ($2 museum members).

Museum docent-led tours for families withelementary school-age children are 1 p.m.Sundays, Dec. 12, 19 and 26; adult tours are10 a.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 1, 15, 22 and 29.Reservations not required but RSVP encour-aged.

Children’s Winter Archaeology camps areDec. 28-30. Call for details and reservations:755-4332 or [email protected].

El Paso Museum of Art — One ArtsFestival Plaza, downtown El Paso. For exhibitinformation, see “Southwest Art Scene.”

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday (open until 9 p.m.Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. ClosedMondays. Admission is free. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.

Showing through Jan. 10: “The Other Sideof the Mexican Revolution: Battlegrounds ofCulture.”

Also now showing is “Man-Made Thunder”The History of Racing in the Borderland. Theexhibit tells the story of the men and women,tracks, and racecars that have been part ofautomobile racing in El Paso and Juarez. Theexhibit includes actual racecars, helmets, firesuits, signal flags, racetrack programs, photo-graphs, and interactive advertising displays fromMSD Ignition, an El Paso company that has pro-duced racecar components for the past fortyyears.

Will DeBusk will lecture on “HistoricMarkers: How do they get there and why” at 6p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, as part of the muse-um’s Spotlight on History series. DeBusk ischairman of the Markers Committee of the ElPaso County Historical Commission.

A “Night at the History Museum” living histo-ry event is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, featuringstudents from El Paso Country Day School por-traying significant figures of the past.

The holiday program, “Traditions as ArtifactsIII: The toys and joys of the holidays” is 2 to 4p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, focusing on the varioustoys associated with Christmas, Hanukkah andKwanza. Children can furnish a dollhouse,make a toy to take home and more. Choirsfrom area schools will also perform.

A free Holiday History Film Festival presentedby Capstone Productions is 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 28-29, featuringfour new lecture films about the El PasoMission Trail. Tuesday’s films are “Celebrationof Cultures” at 10 a.m. and “Cultural &Linguistic Make-up of the Conquistadores” at 2p.m. Wednesday’s films are “El Paso’s MissionTrail in the Mexican Period, 1821-1848” at 10a.m. and “Viticulture (grapes) in the Southwestin the early years at 2 p.m.

An “El Paso and the Real Old West” event is 1to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, with reenact-ments from Six Guns and Shady Ladies and thePaso del Norte Pistoleros, as well as tribaldances by the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, mariachiby students from Bowie High School and ElPaso Community College. Hands-on activitiesinclude trying on old west clothes, riding a sad-dle, grinding coffee and more. Mandy the Mulewill also make a surprise appearance.

Showing through May, 2011: “Awakening OurGiants: Farah Manufacturing Company.”

Fort Bliss Museums and Study Center— Building 1735, Marshall Road (old PX build-ing), Fort Bliss. Exhibits range from Civil Warartifacts to the Patriot Missile System.Admission is free. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.daily. Information: 568-3390 or 568-5412.

Also on Fort Bliss is Old Fort Bliss, Building5051, corner of Pershing and Pleasanton, areproduction of the Magoffinsville Post of 1854to 1868. Information: 568-4518.

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Insights El Paso Science Museum —505 N. Santa Fe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday. Admission: $6 ($5 seniors, students andmilitary; $4 ages 4-11). Information: 534-0000or insightselpaso.org.

Now showing are “Toolville,” a hands-onguide through six simple tools for ages 5-12;and “Games” an interactive exploration ofgames from around the world and across thecentury for all ages.

Also showing is “To the Ends of the Earth,UTEP at The Poles.”

LYNX Exhibits — The exhibit space is at300 W. San Antonio (just south of ConventionCenter). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to9 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.Closed Monday. Last admission is one hourbefore closing time.

Admission is $10 for adults; $8 seniors, mili-tary and students with ID; and $6 ages 4 to 11.Children 3 and younger are free. Information:533-4330 or lynxexhibits.com.

Showing through Jan. 2: “Cracking the

Code: Human DNA.” The exhibit features agiant, 8-foot DNA helix model, a hereditaryslot machine demonstrating how childreninherit characteristics, the animated “cookie”factory demonstrating the cell-making processand more.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site —1120 Magoffin. The adobe home, built around1875 by Joseph Magoffin, tells the story of amulticultural family that influenced the develop-ment of the Southwest borderlands. It includesauthentic art and furnishings reflecting the dailylives of the Magoffin family.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.Spanish language tours offered Wednesdaythrough Sunday. Cost: $4 ($3 ages 6-18).Group tours available with advance registration.Information: 533-5147 orvisitmagoffinhome.com.

“Spirit Tours” are offered at 10 a.m. the sec-ond Saturday of the month by the CasaMagoffin Compañeros. Cost: $5; proceeds sup-port the home’s preservation. Reservationsrequired.

A Holiday Open House is 4 to 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, with holiday decorations andlights, entertainment by Music will be provided

by The Riverside Middle School ChamberChoir and refreshments. Gift shop will offer anend-of-year closeout sale. Admission: $4 (freefor children).

National Border Patrol Museum andMemorial Library — 4315 TransmountainDrive. The museum, in Northeast El Paso justwest of U.S. 54, features the history of theBorder Patrol with uniforms, equipment, pho-tographs, guns, motor vehicles, airplanes, boatsand other items, including hands-on exhibits forkids. The Border Patrol was founded in 1924 inEl Paso. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday andmajor holidays. Admission is free. Information:759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.

Railroad and Transportation Museumof El Paso — More than 150 years of El Pasorailroad history are on display at Union DepotTransit Terminal, 400 W. San Antonio, atDurango. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.Information: 422-3420 or elpasorails.org.

A special reading of the “Polar Express” is at1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Children can meetwith the conductor and other Victorian-erapassengers. Admission: $1 donation per child.

The museum is home El Paso’s “Old No. 1”engine, the oldest Standard American locomo-tive in the West built in 1857 and designated a“National Treasure.” Other exhibits illustratehow railroads were used and destroyed duringthe Mexican Revolution, as well as cover thehistory or urban transportation from mule carsthrough trolleys to streamlined streetcars ofthe mid-20th Century.

War Eagles Air Museum — 8012 AirportRoad, Doña Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens andmilitary; free for children under 12.Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air-museum.com.

The warbirds of World War II and Korea, andother historic military aircraft, are displayed in a54,000-square-foot building and surroundingarea. The collection of more than 30 aircraftand 40 automobiles includes the P-51 Mustang,P-38 Lightning, A-26 Invader and the GermanFieseler-Storch. Among later aircraft are the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15s.

To get there: Take the Artcraft exit offInterstate 10, head west past the Rio Grande toSanta Teresa and follow signs to the airport andmuseum.

Las Cruces area

Las Cruces Museum of NaturalHistory — Mesilla Valley Mall, Las Cruces.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays throughThursdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. All events are freeunless otherwise noted. Information: (575)522-3120 or las-cruces.org.

Showing through Jan. 23: “Bats, Wolves andWildflowers.” The 3-part exhibition includes: • “The Night Shift: A closer look at bats,” fea-turing the high-speed photography of batresearcher Scott Altenbach of Albuquerque.• “Wolf,” featuring facts about wolves withmaps showing the change in wolf distributionsince the arrival of Europeans as well as con-tains models of modern day and prehistoricwolf skulls, as well as other canid species.• “Natural Natives: New Mexico Wildflowers,”with 23 large-format color photographs byLeroy and Betty Stradford of Albuquerque.

Las Cruces Railroad Museum — Themuseum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.Mesilla. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thursday through Saturday. Admission is free.Information: (575) 647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org//rrmuseum.shtm.

The museum will host its 6th annual OldFashioned Holiday Display 5 to 9 p.m. Friday,Dec. 3, with refreshments, holiday train lay-outs, visit with Santa, a children’s ornament-making activity, and music by Vista VibrationsBell Choir and the Central Elementary SchoolChoir. Photos with Santa offered through 8p.m. Holiday lights remain lit Dec. 3-Jan. 3.

NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum— 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Hoursare 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 foradults, $3 seniors 60 and older, $2 for children5-17; free for age 4 and under. Information:(575) 522-4100, nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.

Living history performances, “Stories ofHolidays Past,” are 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, inthe theater. Historical characters bring to lifepast holiday traditions in New Mexico.Admission: $2 suggested donation.

Showing Dec. 17-April 3 in the ArtsCorridor: “Vintage Views of Rural Women,”featuring works from the New Mexico


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Watercolor Society. Opening reception is 6 to 8p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16.

Showing through Dec. 6 in the ArtsCorridor: “Rural Skylines and Byways of NewMexico,” works in various media by the City ofArtists Promotional Association.

Showing through Aug. 21, 2011: “The DustBowl: Dark Times in New Mexico.”

Showing in the North Corridor through Sept.18, 2011: “The Origins and CulturalSignificance of the Chile Pepper in NewMexico.”

Classes (registration required):• A Cowboy Holiday Class is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, for families. Children must beaccompanied by adult; space is limited. Cost:$5 per person.• Harvest Cooking Class is 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday,Dec. 7, with chef Carol Koenig. Cost: $35.

The popular “New Mexico History Class”taught by Dr. Jo Tice Bloom runs Januarythrough March. Early reservations recommend-ed, as class fills early.

NMSU Art Gallery — D.W. Williams ArtCenter, 1390 E. University Ave, (Williams Hall)on the NMSU campus, Las Cruces (east ofSolano). Summer hours are noon to 4 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)646-2545, (575) 646-5423 or nmsu.edu/artgal.

Showing through Dec. 17: “ModernDesign/Folk Art.” Drawing on folk art andmodern furniture collections across the West,the exhibition examines the interplay of folk artand modernism in 20th century America.

NMSU Museum — Kent Hall, University atSolano, Las Cruces. Hours are noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free.Information: (575) 646-5161 ornmsu.edu/museum/.

Showing through Spring, 2011: • “Southwest Native American Silver andTurquoise Jewelry.”• “Rock Art of the Southwest.”• “Counting Change: Currency of the MexicanRevolution.”

Free family workshops are 2 to 3:30 p.m.Saturdays in the museum courtyard (weatherpermitting). Activities are geared towards fami-lies with young children, although all ages arewelcome to participate. Large groups pleasecall ahead.

White Sands Missile Range Museumand Missile Park — Exhibits feature the his-tory of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomicbomb test), the V-2 rocket, ranchers on therange and missile optics. An outdoor MissilePark displays rockets and missiles tested on therange. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday andSunday. Free admission.

To get there: take U.S. 54, and after the free-way ends, keep going north on Martin LutherKing, which leads directly to the range. Orenter from the north off U.S. 70 east of LasCruces. Visitors must provide a current license,car registration and proof of insurance.Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) orwsmr-history.org.

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Geronimo Springs Museum — 211 Mainin Truth or Consequences, N.M. Hours are 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noonto 4 p.m. Sunday. Features prehistoric, historicand military exhibits about the area. Museumadmission: $5 ($2.50 students 6 to 18; free for

ages 5 and younger). Family rates: $15.Information: (575) 894-6600 or geronimo-springsmuseum.com.

Hubbard Museum of the AmericanWest — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next toRuidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours: 9a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Admission: $6 ($5 forseniors, military; $2 children 6-16; free for chil-dren 5 and younger). Information: (575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.

The 19th annual photography show runsthrough Dec. 12, hosted by the LincolnCounty Photographic Society.

New Mexico Museum of Space History— The museum features the InternationalSpace Hall of Fame and the Tombaugh IMAXDome Theater and Planetarium, and is locatedon the northeast side of Alamogordo off IndianWells Blvd. Currently showing: “SpaceFrontiers,” a look at space exploration in NewMexico from ancient Native American observa-tories at Chaco Canyon to modern day facilitiessuch as the Very Large Array astronomicalradio observatory.

Hall of Fame attractions include a simulatedMars room, the rocket sled used in early spaceprogram research, and various other spaceexhibits. Space center hours are 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Closed Dec. 25. Admission: $6 ($5 forseniors and military, $4 ages 4-12, children 3and younger free). Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org.

Showing at the IMAX Dome Theater are thefilms “Hubble” and “Sea Monsters.” Showtimesare on the hour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Tickets: $6 ($5.50 for seniors and military;$4.50 ages 4-12). Ages 3 and under free for allshows. Combo tickets available (includedmuseum entrance and one IMAX ticket): $10($9 seniors and military, $7 children).

Sacramento Mountains HistoricalMuseum — U.S. 82 across from theChamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M.Operated by the Sacramento MountainsHistorical Society, the museum features histori-cal buildings from the turn of the century,antique farming and ranching tools, other busi-ness and home antiques, historical exhibits andother artifacts.

Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday andSaturday. Admission: $5 ($3 ages 6 to 12).Group rates and tours available with priornotice. Information: (575) 682-2932 or cloud-croftmuseum.com.

Silver City Museum — 312 W. Broadway,Silver City, in the historic H.B. Ailman House.Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andSunday. Admission: $3 suggested donation.Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947(out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org.

Toy Train Depot — Alameda Park, 1991 N.White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual traindepot built in 1898, the building now houses agift shop and model shop, with more than1,200 feet of model railroad track and hun-dreds of model and toy trains on display. Hoursare noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday throughSunday. Admission: $4. Information: (575) 437-2855 or toytraindepot.homestead.com.

The 1/5 scale train track offers rides aroundAlameda Park 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: $4.

Tularosa Basin Historical SocietyMuseum — TNext door to the AlamogordoChamber of Commerce, 1301 White SandsBlvd. (U.S. 54/70). Open from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Information:(575) 436-4438.

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We younger brothers of older sis-ters tend to look up “momwise”at them … indeed, my sister,

Violet (“Vi”), is special. I recall the year1934, when brother Jay and I were play-ing ball on Cameron Street in the steeltown of Youngstown, Ohio. Big Johnny,a neighborhood kid, was “funning” theyounger ones and began to beat and boxthe ears of Jay and myself. Well, Vibounded upon the scene and began toswat and smack him! Needless to say, Vithus grew very high in our regard.Seventy or 80 years later, brother Bill(that’s me) felt a personal visit was over-due to see her.

Youngstown, Ohio, lies east and southof Cleveland and northeast of Columbus.I checked on the flights and needed torent an auto, too. Well, I thought … whynot drive in my nice, clean DodgeCaravan? In the process, I could load upon Bravo Press books and market a fewin the six states I would be travelingeastward through. Well, sharing thisthought with wife, family and friends, Ireceived a lot of “No! No!” “Rak, don’tyou know how far Ohio is?!!” “Why notfly … you would only have two stops.”Well, yes, I had done that a few yearsback.

So I checked some maps and found thata few routes, like I-25 to I-40 and east toSt. Louis and then I-70 east toColumbus, sounded fetching. But I wasstill looking at 1,500 miles — and gas isnow at $60 a tankful and lodging beginsat $50 upwards a night … lots of pesosfor a retired artist visitor to Ohio.

Truckers rule the road? Yes, andmost large towns are interlaced withspaghetti bowls and routes that have twoor three markings, doubling up on routenumbers and names.

Observations eastward. Often theright lanes are beat up and rutted, sincethe great 18-wheelers command road andspace and set the speed and drivingmoods. Double semis are extra scary.Not many traffic cops were to be seen.In the panhandles of Texas andOklahoma, the roads were tar-based andbadly rutted.

Popular trucking companies wereevident. New Century, J.P. Hunt, TransAmerican, Kilm, Hardbeck, Target, StarLines, Wal-Mart, Mayflower, Roadway,Kroger, Tyson Foods, Miller Beer, manyFedEx vans and some private trucks, andmost chain-store trucks.

Other observations. • Truckers seem to be taking over the

highways and all autos must be extracareful when traveling.• Spaghetti bowls are wonderful formoving traffic but take very perceptivedriving skills, observation and planning.• Double and triple traffic lanes are great— where opposite traffic is widely sepa-rated and controlled.

I stopped at every art or history muse-um that was available — I even soldsome Bravo Press books to dealers.

On a personal note, I think more reststops are needed — perhaps every 50 or100 miles; these are lifesavers, allowingdrivers to take a break and relieve the“tedium syndrome.”A nasty accident in Illinois. I was

rather surprised so see only one tragicaccident on my 3,000-mile trip. Traffichad been backed up for five or ten mileson a slow-and-stop basis, obviously fortime to clear the mess up ahead. A semi-truck driver had crashed into a greatmud-bank wall. The tractor-truck bodylay on its side across the highway, spew-ing boxed vegetables. The driver waskilled, perhaps while dozing off.

Often, on macadam roads, the greatweight of passing trucks ruts the road,making it dangerous for all drivers. Itappears that concrete-reinforced roads dothe best job.

Meeting and seeing sister Vi andbrother Bob. It was great to return toold Youngstown and the suburb ofPoland, where my kinfolks live. BrotherBob and his wife, Marilyn, kindly putme up, and as a result I had a finereunion with them and Vi. Vi was havingher hair done when we visited her in theassisted-living home where she nowresides. We hugged and cried a little atthis emotional reunion.

Sister Vi is getting on well in a finerest-home atmosphere and is activelyinvolved in sketching and painting. Shehad given me some of her artworks anddecorative pencil holders. We had a longdiscussion about her art and her need tobegin to work in watercolors. As a broth-er, I intend to send her some watercolorbrushes, paper and pigments that willhelp her to enjoy a positive pursuit.

We cried and hugged and recalled theday in 1934 when she handled BigJohnny for picking on her two youngerbrothers. Art is long and life is brief.

Bill Rakocy is an El Paso artist and historian. Information: 584-9716.

Racking Up Historyby Bill Rakocy

Sister Vi worth3,000-mile trip

Rakocy takes off to Ohio to visit his sister in Ohio


Adair Margo Fine Art — 215 Stanton,Suite 602 (Martin Building). Hours are 10 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday throughFriday. Information: 533-0048 oradairmargo.com.

The gallery will celebrate its 25th anniversaryduring December, co-hosted by Sotoa Gallery.Adair Margo opened the gallery Dec. 5, 1985,in the basement of the Wakefield Building onYandell, and it is now in the Martin Building.Margo has exhibited more than 420 individualartists from over a dozen countries, mountingover 225 exhibitions of drawing, painting, sculp-ture, photography, installation, jewelry, and folkart for the public. The Gallery also serves asthe exclusive representative of famed artistTom Lea.• A reception and book signing featuring BigBend photographs by James Evans and sculp-ture by Anna Jacquez is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 9. Evans is a photographer bestknown for his pictures of Big Bend NationalPark, and Jacquez uses the ancient technique ofrepousse (metal hammered from the back) toconstruct miniature environments that tell thestories of her childhood, coloring the metalwith prismacolor.• The Sotoa Gallery, 500 W. Overland, will fea-ture “25 Years of Adair Margo Gallery” duringthe month of December featuring works bySusan Davidoff, James Drake, Gaspar Enriquez,Fermin Gutierrez, Billy Hassell, AnnabelLivermore, James Magee, Joel Salcido andRachelle Thiewes, with a special tribute toManuel Acosta, Jose Cisneros, Luis Jimenez andTom Lea. Public reception is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Friday, Dec. 10.

Adair Studio and Gallery — 5750 N.Mesa (at the Summit). Gallery hours are 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Information: 471-2271, 587-8646 oradairstudios.com.

Classes for adults in drawing, oil and acrylicare 9 to noon and to 4 Monday thru Friday andSaturday mornings. Children After School ArtClasses are 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday andThursday.

Border Art Biennial 2010 — El PasoMuseum of Art and Museo de Arte de CiudadJuarez runs through Feb. 13, 2011 at bothmuseums. The exhibit is the first juried exhibi-tion to examine and highlight the artists fromthe states on the US/Mexico border: Arizona,Baja California, California, Chihuahua, Coahuila,New Mexico, Nuevo León, Sonora, Tamaulipas,and Texas. To emphasize the notion of collabo-ration, each Museum will exhibit one of twoartworks by every artist selected. All worksincluded will be reproduced in the accompany-ing exhibition catalog available for purchase atthe Museum store. Information/applications:532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org.

This year’s jurors are Rita Gonzalez, AssistantCurator in the Department of ContemporaryArt at the Los Angeles County Museum of Artand Itala Schmelz, Director at the Museo deArte Carrillo Gil.

Candy Mayer Studio Open House — ElPaso artist Candy Mayer will host her 4th annu-al open house at her home studio at 1317Tierra Roja 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday andSunday, Dec. 4-5. Visitors can view recentworks and works in progress, as well as pho-tography by Mayer’s husband Charlie Mayer.

New items include “Images of El Paso” 2011calendar, Christmas cards and prints.Refreshments offered. Information: 581-4971or candymayer.com.

To get there: Take I-10 to Redd Exit. TakeRedd east to Resler, turn left at Franklin HighSchool, right at Tierra Taos, then left at TierraRoja.

Celebration of Our Mountains ArtExhibit — The 10th annual exhibit runsthrough December, at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park.Featured artists include Greg Allen, SusanneBaca, Joann Blake, Sandi Casillas, StephanieConroy, Melinda Etzhold, Winfrey Hearst,Candy Mayer, Maria Socorro Muñoz, DaveParker, Marie Rohde, Susan Wester-Perez andmore. Information: (575) 589-0653 or ardovi-nos.com.

Take Race Track Drive across the Rio Grandeand across McNutt Road (NM 273), continuepast the post office and turn left on Ardovino(look for the windmill).

Chamizal galleries - Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Hours are 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday forAbrazos Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday for Paisanos Gallery. Admissionis free. Information: 532-7273.

Showing through Jan. 8 in the AbrazosGallery: “Border Reflections,” featuring worksby Marge Gianelli, Jean Helzenthaler and

Rosellen Marslender.Showing through Jan. 30 at Los Paisanos

Gallery: “Bittersweet Harvest.” TheSmithsonian traveling exhibit featuring thebracero movement is a partnership projectwith the Oral History Department at UTEP.

Chinati Foundation — Marfa, Texas.Created by artist Donald Judd, the ChinatiFoundation houses one of the world’s largestcollections of permanently installed contempo-rary art. The collection is open for guided toursthroughout the year at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $10 ($5for students, seniors). Information: (915) 729-4362. Call ahead for group tours.

The collection includes Dan Flavin’s untitledMarfa project, a monumental work in coloredfluorescent light that occupies six buildings.

Community Exhibit Space — The city’s“People’s Gallery” is on the first floor of El PasoCity Hall, Two Civic Center Plaza. Hours are 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Information: MCAD, 541-4481 orelpasotexas.gov/mcad.

Showing through Nov. 30: “HappyCreatures,” works by El Paso artist JesusArturo Gardea.

Showing Dec. 6-30: Works by El Paso painterand UTEP graduate John Rust. Rust specializedin painting and metal arts at UTEP, and nowfocuses primarily on painting.

CreArte classes — Teresa Fernandez hostsclasses for all ages in drawing, painting, sculp-ture, cartoons and photography at the CreArteArt Academy and Studio, 300 N. Resler. Call forschedule: 613-7817 or artacademybyteresafer-nandez.com.Crossland Gallery — 500 W. Paisano (in the


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Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are noon to 4p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission isfree. Information: 351-2811.

Showing through Dec. 11: HolidayExhibition, featuring original works by severalartists suitable for holiday gift giving.

‘Desert Lights’ — The Alazan Artistsimpressionistic oil painters’ groups, annualexhibit, sale and reception for recent works 4to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Tulips Antiquesand Consignments in Peppertree Square, 5022N. Mesa. Artwork featured in a variety of sizesand styles, and will be featured at the venuethrough Dec. 18. Admission is free.Information: 584-4639.

The group’s artists include Phyllis Davis,Margaret Heath, Virginia Howell, Trish Lopez,Joann McElroy, Sandra Martin, MarilynMendeloff, Carol Napier, Yvonne Postelle, LoisRayome, Anne Spier, Ilene Steele, WaynelleStrachan, Nina Walker and Sandy Young.

El Paso Museum of Art — One Arts

Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. Hours are 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday andSaturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Mondays and holidays.Admission is free, except for “Earth Water FireAir” ($5 for ages 12 and over). Information:532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org.

The museum celebrates its 50th anniversarywith a special private dinner for members, hon-orees and VIP guests Saturday, Dec. 4, at themuseum. Cocktail party begins at 6:30 p.m.with dinner and program at 7:30 p.m. Themuseum first opened its doors to the public onDec. 11, 1960.

A poetry reading and book signing for “Yes,We Are Still Dancing” with Susan Amstater,Connie Dillman and Jacquelyn Stroud Spier is 1to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Reading, booksigning and discussion for adults is 1 p.m. fol-lowed by tea and treats for all ages at 2 p.m. inthe Museum Store, and children’s poetry read-ing a collage activity at 3 p.m. for ages 3 andolder. Children should be accompanied byadult. Admission to all activities is free, butadvance registration required for collage byDec. 8 (limit 2 children per adult).

Showing through Feb. 13: The Border ArtBiennial 2010/Bienal Fronteriza de Arte 2010.The museum and the Museo de Arte de CiudadJuarez host the juried exhibition to examine andhighlight the artists from the border states ofthe U.S. and Mexico. To emphasize the notionof collaboration, each museum will exhibit oneof two artworks by every artist selected. Allworks included will be reproduced in theaccompanying exhibition catalog, available forpurchase at the Museum store.

A series of 30-minute Focus Talks with select-ed artists are 12:15 and 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays,Dec. 1-Feb. 9.

Showing through March 20, 2011:“Transforming the Figure: Post WWII Prints.”The figure has been an important subject forthe artist. Since the inception of Cubism andExpressionism in the early 20th century the fig-ure is now depicted in less conventional ways.The exhibition of post-WWII prints by artistssuch as Romare Bearden, Arthur BowenDavies, Ester Hernandez, Lester Johnson, AliceNeel, Pablo Picasso, Doel Reed, Ben Shahn andRufino Tamayo illustrates some of the variousmethods in which the figure can be depicted,

either in a representational or abstract style.Showing through April 10, 2011: “The Holy

Trinity/La Santisima Trinidad.” As part of muse-um’s ongoing rotation of the retablos in the col-lection, this exhibition explores images of theholy trinity from 18th and 19th century Mexico.The Holy Trinity, the union of Father, Son, andHoly Spirit, has been a central dogma ofChristian theology since the 4th century B.C.E.

Free Zip Tours are 12:15 p.m. selectedWednesdays led by museum staff members.Admission is free.

The museum’s permanent collections includethe Kress Collection of European works fromthe 14th through the 18th centuries; theAmerican Collection of art of the 19th and 20thcenturies; the Spanish Viceroyal Collection andMexican Folk Retablos, art from the 17ththrough the 19th centuries; Works on PaperCollection from the 16th through the 20th cen-turies; Contemporary Collection, emphasizingSouthwestern and Mexican artists; and the TomLea Gallery, featuring works by El Paso’s best-known artists and other regional artists.

Museum membership is $15 seniors, $25 indi-viduals and $50 for families, and includes dis-counts at the Museum Store, free admission toall exhibitions and programs, and invitations toprivate member events. Information: 532-1707,ext. 66 for more information.

Encaustic International Gallery — 7100Westwind, Suite 120. The gallery is the studioof El Paso encaustic artist Brigitte von Ahn.Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday andThursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.Information/appointment: 833-0454, 581-4737or brigittevonahn.com.

Showing through Dec. 11: “After the Trip,”new works by local artists Brigitte von Ahn,Lori Wertz and Margarete Luger Cronauer,who recently returned from a course atEncaustic Akademie in Germany.

A Christmas Party and Indoor Art and Craftsfair is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at EncausticInternational Gallery and Sashahara next doorin Suite 135, featuring hand-made gift items, artand jewelry. The German Military Wives’Healing Hands will sell Germany cakes wholeor by the slice to benefit local families in need.

Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio andGift Shop — Award-winning ImpressionistAlberto Escamilla’s studio is 1500 Main Streetin San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and byappointment. Information: 474-0752 or alber-toescamilla.com.

Students are being accepted at both the MainStreet location and the artist’s home gallery at1457 Amstater Circle (open by appointment).

Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery — 800N. Mesa, second floor (at Yandell). Hours are11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.

Showing through Feb. 11, 2011: “El PasoPostcards” group show. Area artists were asked“If you were to make a postcard for El Paso,what would it look like?” All art priced at $150,and includes watercolor, acrylic, oil, porcelain,as well as photography. Featured artists areCorinne Abeyta-Spinnler, Teresa Altschul,Cheryl Bower, Gerardo Chavez, Pat Foss,Alejandra Gamez, Barbara Howe, Kathy Ivey,Joe Lopez, Danielle Lopez, Candy Mayer,Barbara McLain, Carmen Navar, Maritza Neely,Tony Padilla, Mark Rojas-Batres, Katie Foss,Francisco Romero, Mark Schrier, Suki Solis, TeriSpicer, Enrique Villar, Bob Voight, Jim Ward,Diana Zampini, Karla Zanelli, Lisa Matta, Kelly


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Foss, Robert Dozal, A. Stein and Gabi Urias. Actual postcards of the show’s work will be

available for 50¢ each.An ARTalk is 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27.The 40th annual Happy Hippie Holidaze

Open House arts and craft fair is 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, featuring 15 boothsselling unique items, all day music and enter-tainment and more.

The gallery exhibits works by owner HalMarcus, a native El Pasoan who has been paint-ing for over 40 years and is famed for suchlocally inspired works as “El Mercado,” “ElPaso Navidad” and “Avenida Juárez.”

Other featured artists include TeresaFernandez, Bill Sullivan, Manuel Acosta, BillRakocy, Candy Mayer, Vincent Peterson, EvelynAinsa, Mark Paulda, Francisco Romero andMauricio Mora.

A gift shop offers art-related gifts.

‘I-10 project’ call for artists — The Cityof El Paso Public Art Program and theMuseums and Cultural Affairs Department istaking applications from local artists through

Dec. 9 for an artist apprentice opportunity towork alongside renowned public artist VickiScuri in her commission to develop a menu ofpublic art opportunities for Interstate 10. Twoartists, who must be residents of El Paso, willbe selected. Information: 541-4894 or 541-4257, [email protected]. Informationand application available online at elpasoart-sandculture.org.

Scuri has contributed to over 50 nationallyrecognized projects. The Dreamy DrawPedestrian Bridge in Phoenix, one of the firstengineer/artist design team collaborations,received an NEA Design for TransportationNational Merit Award.

International Museum of Art — 1211Montana. The museum is operated by theInternational Association for the Visual Arts inthe historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission isfree. Information: 543-6747 or international-museumofart.net.

The 4th annual North Pole at the Museum is2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, featuringChristmas carols, storytelling, pictures withSanta and Mrs. Claus, entertainment, holidaytreats and more. Admission is free. Nominalfee for photos with Santa (proceeds benefit themuseum).

A coloring contest sheet for grades K-2 isavailable online or at the museum, and a draw-ing contest for grades 3-5 based on the theme“Christmas Imagination” is also featured.Deadline for both contests is 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4.

The 2010 Sun Bowl Exhibit will be on displaythrough Dec. 30. This year’s juror is OweenRath.

Portrait sketching classes with Rodolfo Razoare 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays. Live model; bring char-coal and pastels, and a rough, newspaper-sizedsketchpad. Cost: $10 per class.

La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú callfor artists — The Ysleta Independent SchoolDistrict’s gallery at 8455 Alameda seeks sub-missions of professional artwork through

Dec. 15 for its upcoming exhibition onJuarez/El Paso residents’ reactions to everydayviolence. Exhibit dates are March 10-April 20,2011. Information: 434-9711.

Email JPEG images (72 to 100 dpi) to [email protected] or bring in CD with theimage to the gallery Each file should be labeledwith the title of the artwork.

La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú —The Ysleta Independent School District’sgallery is at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gallery closedDec. 20-31 for winter break. Admission is free.Information: 434-9711 or yisd.net/finearts.

Showing Dec. 10-Jan. 20: The 13th annual“Our Lady of Guadalupe” Exhibition andContest, featuring works of various mediadepicting the regional icon.

The opening Festival Party is 5:30 to 9 p.m.Friday, Dec. 10, at complex, featuring food,arts and crafts vendors, entertainment byCeiba and Danza Azteca Chichimeca Omecoatland more. Winners of this year’s contest willalso be announced.

Musart Studio-Gallery — 2701 N.Kansas. Artist Nora Olague Enriquez offersclasses in painting, drawing, sculpture, enamel-ing and embossing at her studio in Kern Place.Open to teens and adults. Cost is $30 per 90-minute class. Classes offered mornings, after-noon and evenings Monday through Thursday,and mornings and afternoons Saturday.Information: 241-6583 or musart-studio.blogspot.com.

Pena Gallery and Studio San Elizario –Renowned artist Amado M. Pena Jr.’s newgallery is 1456 N. Main in San Elizario (in frontof the mission). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily. Information: 851-8400 or sanelizariope-nagallery.com.

A Christmas Gift Show is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5. Pena will beworking in his studio.

Featured artists include Amado M. Pena Jr.,Frank Howell, Malcom Furlow, Candy Mayer,Manuel Franco, Helen Hall, Carla Romero,Nina Cobb Walker acclaimed jeweler RichardLindsay of Santa Fe and Alice Seely.

Public Art Registry — The City of El PasoMuseum and Cultural Affairs Department istaking submissions from the public for its LocalArtists Registry. All professional artists with aconsistent body of work in any visual art mediathat have a desire to share their art with the ElPaso community, are invited to join the reg-istry. The Registry is open only to submittalsfrom local and regional artists living within a300-mile radius of El Paso. Applications may befilled out on-line at elpasoartsandculture.orgunder the public art tab. Information: PatricialDalbin, 541-4894 or [email protected] Marisol Lopez, 541-4257 or [email protected].

Rodolfo Razo exhibit — N’Dulge Day Spaand Salon, 311 McClintock, features original artby the Chamizal’s 2010 Siglo de Oro posterartist Rodolfo Razo through Dec. 31. Hoursare 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.Information: 833-0464.

Razo received a scholarship to the FashionInstitute of Technology and design in NewYork, and freelanced for years in commercialand fashion art in New York.

Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and GeraldRubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to SunBowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 747-6151 orrubincenter.utep.edu.

Showing through Dec. 11 in the Rubin and LGalleries: “Contra Flujo: Independence andRevolution” in the L and Rubin galleries. Theexhibition, meaning “Against the Flow,” fea-


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tures seven contemporary artists from MexicoCity who use new media to explore the cen-tennial of the Mexican Revolution and thebicentennial of Mexico’s independence. Theartists create pieces that directly engage andchallenge the discourse of progress. Featuredartists are Marcela Armas, Ivan Abreu, ArcangelConstantini, Gilberto Esparza, Ivan Puig,Rogelio Sosa and Laura Valencia.

Showing Jan. 27-March 26, 2011 in the LGallery: “Different Tempers,” an exhibit by theCenter for Craft Creativity and Design.Opening reception is 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,Jan. 27.

Showing through Feb. 12, 2011 in theProject Space: Fernando Llanos and GregorioRocha’s “Revolutionary Imaginary: Death of aVideoman.” Mexican video artist FernandoLlanos uses mobile video images of contempo-rary Mexican society projected onto historicbuildings and sites of the Mexican Revolution inEl Paso to explored the theme of theRevolution, linking the past with the present.Gregorio Rocha as worked as an independentfilm, video and television director and producersince 1982. His award-winning work has beenshown in the United States, Mexico and abroadincluding at the Guggenheim Museum andMetropolitan Museum of Modern Art in NewYork and the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley.This final exhibition of Mexico 2010 will drawattention to neglected historic buildings andsites of the revolution, while at the same timeengaging important themes of contemporarypolitics and society in Mexico.

A special Opening Reception is 5 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 20, featuring a screening ofRocha’s short “Death of a Videoman.”

Sasahara Gallery — The new gallery is at7100 Westwind Drive, Suite 135, features fineart paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography,prints, cards and portraits. Art classes offered.Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, and noon to 4p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 584-4222 or [email protected]. Web: sasa-haragallery.com.

Showing Dec. 4-19: “Holiday CelebrationSmall Art and Christmas Ornament Show.”Small seasonal art of Christmas and otherthemes, of less than 12” square, is offered aswell as and hand-painted Christmas ornaments.Silver jewelry, greeting cards and prints alsooffered. Meet and Greet reception is 4 to 7p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.

Also showing through Dec. 19: “DigitalDreams,” contemporary mixed media worksby Jose Clemente. Clemente’s work rangesfrom subtle to eye-popping colors/images.

Portrait artist Manny Guerra will offer on-sitepastels portraits 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.Quick sketch portraits can be made from pho-tos or live sittings and commissions will betaken for more complex works. Cost: $20.

A Christmas Party and Indoor Art and Craftsfair is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, featuringhand-made gift items, art and jewelry. TheGerman Military Wives’ Healing Hands will sellGermany cakes whole or by the slice to benefitlocal families in need.

Sotoa Gallery — 500 W. Overland. Thegallery, part of the Sotoa Office Lofts, will fea-ture “25 Years of Adair Margo Gallery” duringthe month of December featuring works bySusan Davidoff, James Drake, Gaspar Enriquez,Fermin Gutierrez, Billy Hassell, AnnabelLivermore, James Magee, Joel Salcido andRachelle Thiewes, with a special tribute toManuel Acosta, Jose Cisneros, Luis Jimenez and

Tom Lea. Public reception is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Friday, Dec. 10. Information: 539-2083,sotoa.com.

Sun Bowl Art Exhibit 2010 — The annu-al show is on display through Dec. 30 at theInternational Museum of Art, 1211 Montana.Museum hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdaythrough Sunday. Admission is free. Information:543-6747.

The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is the Southwest’slongest running art exhibit and brings artistsfrom throughout the U.S. and beyond to ElPaso every year. This year’s juror is nationallyknown artist Oween Rath.

Sunland Art Gallery — The El Paso ArtAssociation co-op gallery is in Sunland ParkMall, second level across from The Greenery,with 30 El Paso artists represented. Hours are10 a.m. to 8.m. Monday through Saturday,noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 584-3117,474-0053 or sunlandartgallery.com.

Individuals or groups interested in having ashow at the gallery can call 833-0636 or 474-0053.

A Christmas Open House is Saturday andSunday, Dec. 11-12. The gallery will be deco-rated for Christmas with the central panelscovered with members’ artwork chosen forholiday gift-giving. Artist demos featured bothafternoons and refreshments offered.

Titovets School of Art Student ArtShow & Sale — The school will host its10th anniversary celebration Thursday throughSaturday, Dec. 9-11, at 5446 N. Mesa (nearSheldon’ Jewelers), featuring works by studentsof both Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets.Admission is free. Information: 585-3043.

Artists Reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Artlessons are given noon to 3 p.m. Friday, withcritiques 3 to 5 p.m. Artists’ demonstration are11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by an artlecture 3 to 4 p.m. The event closes at 5 p.m.Saturday.

The Titovets graduated with master of finearts degrees in St. Petersburg, Russia and in1992 immigrated to El Paso. They since havereceived numerous regional and nationalawards for their paintings.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Branigan Cultural Center — BraniganBuilding, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) LasCruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.Center closed Dec. 23-25 and Dec. 31.Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154or las-cruces.org/museums.

Showing Dec. 3-Jan. 1: “Encaustic Painting:Reviving an Ancient Art” solo show by CarolLopez. Lopez’s retablos, small religious icons,are painted with beeswax on old, weatheredwood and are examples of true encaustic art.Encaustic painting dates back two thousandyears. Works are created by melting wax andthen using it as a pigment medium. The meltedwax can be manipulated with brushes like paintbut can also be cooled and then carved.Opening reception is 5 to 7pm on Friday, Dec.

3, with music by pianist Bill Thompson 5 to6:45 p.m.

Lopez will give a gallery talk at 1 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4.

Showing Dec. 12-Feb. 3: “Jam Session:America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace theWorld.” The traveling exhibit organized by theMeridian International Center in Washington,D.C. tells the story of jazz musicians who trav-

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eled as artistic ambassadors from the mid-1950s through the 1970s. It features photo-graphs and other historical documents abouthow the U.S. Department of State sent jazzmusicians around the world, including LouisArmstrong, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie andDave Brubeck.

The exhibit’s Gala Opening is 5 to 10 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 12, at the center, featuring a con-cert by Bryon Stripling and the NMSU JazzBand at 7:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre,211 Downtown Mall.

The center will host several special events inconjunction with the exhibit: including a gallerytalk on Louis Armstrong is 1 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 11.

A free Jazz Film Series is 7 p.m. TuesdaysDec. 14-Jan. 25, at the Rio Grande Theatre.Screenings are preceded by live jazz entertain-ment at 5:30 p.m.

Films:• Dec. 14 — “High Society,” with perform-ance by New Horizons Band and Trails WestGood Time Singers.• Dec. 21 — Double feature of “Holiday Inn”and “White Christmas.” Jazz performer to beannounced.• Dec. 28 — “Louis Armstrong: Satchmo”with performance by Creole Jazz Band.• Jan. 4 — “Mo’ Better Blues” with perform-ance by MST Jazz Trio.• Jan. 11 — “‘Round Midnight” with perform-ance by Allan Kaplan.• Jan. 18 — “The Benny Goodman Story”with performance by Jazz Unlimited Big Bandfeaturing Ken Neidig.• Jan. 25 — “Bird” with performance byRoman Chip.

The monthly “History Notes” program is 1 to2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9. This month’s topic is“World War II Prisoners.”

The permanent display, “Las Cruces:Crossroads of History,” features a comprehen-sive look at the history of Las Cruces and theMesilla Valley spanning the past 400 yearsthrough photographs, documents, artifacts andnarrative.

Camino del Arte — The monthly gallerytour in Las Cruces’s historical Mesquite Districtis 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of themonth (Dec. 11) featuring special events ataround 20 of the district’s galleries, restaurants

and in Klein Park, near Downtown. Most gal-leries are along or off Mesquite Street. Alsooffered are horse-drawn carriage rides.Admission is free. Information: las-esperanzas.com.

Featured galleries/studios include GabriellaDenton Studio, Unsettled Gallery & Studio,Mesquite Street Studios, Mesquite Art Gallery,Studio 308, Nopalito’s Galeria, Joyce T.Macrorie Studio, New Dimension Artworks,Tony Pennock Studio and Michael PoncéContemporary.

‘From the Ground Up XXV’ call forartists — The Las Cruces Museum of Art,490 N. Water, seeks submissions through

April 8, 2011 for the 2011 Potters’ Guildregional juried ceramic Exhibit. Open to ceram-ic artists from the Rocky Mountain region ofthe United States – New Mexico, Texas,Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana,and Idaho. Artists may submit up to fourentries that were completed within the pastthree years. Fee: $30 for one to four submis-sions. Information: (575) 541-2137. Formsavailable online at museums.las-cruces.org.

Las Cruces Art Fair Call for artists —Artists are sought for the juried, professionalart show March 25-27, 2011, at the Las CrucesConvention Center. More than 70 artists andfine artisans will show and sell their work.Works taken include acrylics, pastels, pencil,pen and ink, oils, watercolors, fabric, leather,weaving, glass, jewelry, metals, mixed media,photography, porcelain, pottery, sculpture andwood. Jury fee is $25. Information/applications(575) 526-9674, [email protected] or zappli-cation.org.

Artists booths (10 x 10) are available startingat $375.

A VIP Preview Reception will offer artists theopportunity to show and sell their work to col-lectors and art lovers. Artists will not be askedto donate art for a silent auction.

Las Cruces Convention and Visitors’Bureau — 211 N. Water. Hours are 8 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Showingthrough December are works by abstract artistIgnacio Canales. Information: (575) 541-2444or lascrucescvb.org.


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Change will definitely be in the windwhen Martha Arzabala takes over asthe 2011 president of the El Paso

Art Association. Drawing upon threedecades of business experience and a mas-ter’s in business administration, Arzabalahas several goals she would like toachieve. The highest priority will be tocreate a professional business environmentat Art Junction, which she hopes willencourage a greater number of members totake an active role in the decision-makingprocess of the organization.Although Arzabala was born in El Paso,

her father’s work required the family tolive in a number of locations in Mexico.Marriage brought her back to her home-town, where she enjoyed a successful 30-year career as an electrical design engineerin the automotive industry. Although shepainted as a hobby, it was not until sheretired in 2006 that she was able to devotefull-time attention to her love for the finearts and music.

She confided, “Friends advised me thatthe best way to become part of the localarts community was to join the EPAA,which I did the following year.”

Her next step was to rent studio space atthe Art Junction and begin studying withprofessionals, such as Mario Parra andManny Guerra. She traveled to Italy tostudy at the International School ofPainting and Sculpture at Montecastello inUmbria. After completing her trainingthere, she came home and said, “OK, “I’mready to just paint, paint, paint.”

She became further involved with theEPAA by volunteering as a secretary forAssociation President Reggie Waterston.Before she knew it, she had agreed toaccept the second-highest position as pres-ident-elect, and on Dec. 4, she will beinstalled as the new EPAA president.

“I’ve always been involved in trying todo things for the community in general, soone of my primary objectives is to pro-mote a greater degree of involvementamong the members of the ArtAssociation. It was difficult for me tobelieve that at the October general meet-ing, the new board of (directors) for 2011was voted into office with only 27 ballotscast from among the 344 active members.

“Presently, many of those 344 artists aremembers in name only. Paying their $30 indues allows them to show their work atour members-only exhibitions, but theydon’t actively participate by coming to themeetings, voting and helping out with themany duties necessary to keep the associa-tion going, such as producing the newslet-ter, show setups, etc.

“In the two years that I have been activeon the board of directors, I have not seen asingle time that members themselves havevoted on issues; they have just left it up tothe board to make decisions. Therefore,my desire is to empower the membershipto become fully involved in this wonderfulorganization,” Arzabala said.

Even as president-elect, she still was notfully included in the decision-makingprocess, so her plan upon taking office isto delegate two major responsibilities toincoming president-elect Tracy Navar.

“Tracy will be in charge of the ArtJunction and will also serve as co-chair forthe Arts International Exhibition.”

To streamline business operations at theArt Junction, Arzabala has combined theArt Association office with that of theCrossland Gallery, moving it downstairsinto the office space that adjoins the gal-leries.

“Joyce Ewald will still be in charge, andthis way visitors wanting informationwon’t have to climb those stairs. Galleryhours will be extended from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.” Although former EPAA President Don

Beene plans to take a less active role inday-to-day activities in order to commitmore time to his own art, he has alreadymade a major contribution by helping toschedule a full slate of exhibitions for2011 for all three Crossland galleries.

The main Bissell Gallery will alternatebetween invitational one-man exhibitionsshowcasing the work of major artists, suchas Krystyna Robbins, Warren Smart,A.Stein, Bassell Wolfe and JaNeilAnderson, and hosting traditional membersshows, like “America the Beautiful” andthe “Christmas Magic Fair.”

The Williams and Cox galleries will hostsmaller invitational shows highlighting arange of mediums, including photography,jewelry, encaustic and sculpture.

Determined to continue to pursue herown artwork in spite of her busy presiden-tial schedule, Arzabala will continue toturn out her own distinctive oils basedupon the Jaqui heritage from her mother’sside of the family. Look for her work notonly in the EPAA exhibitions, but also inthe Juntos exhibitions and those of theWestside Art Guild.

Limelight shines on Titovets

Fall has been a very rewarding season forboth Aleksander (Sasha) and LyubaTitovets, beginning with a joint exhibitionof their paintings that opened in LasCruces at the Cutter Gallery Oct. 16.Additionally, their work has appeared intwo national publications; eight drawingsfrom both Lyuba and Sasha were includedamong those of 40 other artists featured inNorth Light Books’ latest “SketchbookConfidential,” and Sasha was selected asone of eight artists to be showcased in theNovember/December 2010 issue of “Art ofthe West” in an article titled “ColorMagicians.”


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Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N.Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ClosedSunday and Monday. Information: (575) 541-2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.

Showing Dec. 3-Jan. 22: “Looking Ahead:Portraits from the Mott-Warsh Collection,” fea-turing 30 contemporary portraits of people ofAfrican descent. The artists featured in thisexhibition explore cultural perceptions andsocio/political concepts in a variety of media.Included are works by renowned artists such asRomare Bearden, Chuck Close, RobertMapplethorpe and Elizabeth Catlett. The col-lection was created by Maryanne Mott and herhusband, the late Herman Warsh, with a focuson collecting works created by artists of theAfrican Diaspora. It includes artworks pro-duced in the 20th and 21st centuries, coveringa wide range of media.

Submissions are being taken through April 8,2011, for the Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces“From the Ground Up XXV” regional juriedceramic exhibit. Open to ceramic artists fromthe Rocky Mountain region of New Mexico,Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming,Montana and Idaho. Entry fee: $30.

Registration for Winter and Spring Art Classesbegins Dec. 14. Classes for adults and olderteens include weaving, ceramics, drawing,painting, intermediate clay, and an expandeddigital photography program. Young artist class-es include “Saturday Art Fiesta” for ages 5 to12, a ceramics class for ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12,and the “Art in the Natural World” mixed-media exploration of art inspired by nature forages 5 to 8. First session begins Jan. 4 and sec-

ond session March 8. 2011. Class scheduleavailable online beginning Dec. 1.

Main Street Gallery — 311 N. DowntownMall, Las Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Saturday, or by appointment. Information:(575) 647-0508.

Showing through December: “Cirque d’Fantastique works by Nancy Frost Begin.Begin’s artistic expression encompass severalmediums including wood cut relief prints,award winning watercolors and the whimsicalhand carved and painted wood sculptures, aswell as Begin’s “Boys in the Band” and MonsterBoxes. Also featured is her lap-sized, hand-made pictorial book “Cautionary Tales.”

Begin will host an artist talk noon to 1 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, and talk about her out-of-the-box creative process.

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery —2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, acrossfrom the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noonto 5 p.m. Sunday. New works displayed everythree months. Information: (575) 522-2933 ormesillavalleyfinearts.com.

December’s featured artists are acrylic artistJudy Bess and watercolorist Phil Yost. Bess spe-cializes in capturing the beauty of the desertSouthwest. Yost is a Signature Artist with NewMexico Watercolor Society.

Picacho Corridor Fall Studio Tour —Eight Picacho Avenue galleries and studios inLas Cruces will host their 4th annual fall openhouse tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andSunday, Nov. 27-28, with art talks, refresh-ments and more. Artists featured include LindaGendall, Susan Frary, Claudia Billings, Ouida


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While all of this builds an impressiverésumé, one of the most meaningful hon-ors came to Sasha right here in El Paso.On Oct. 29, he was inducted into the ElPaso Artists Hall of Fame, which hangs atthe International Museum of Art.

Very pleased to have his name listedamong an enviable roster of very accom-plished artists, Sasha emphasized that hereally could not separate himself fromLyuba in accepting this honor.

“She inspires my success, since we bothsupport one another and push each other toreach the top.”

He added, “The most important thing tous is that the IAVA (InternationalAssociation for the Visual Arts) continuesto vote in new members each year as itshows that the community is still payingattention to art. Our goal here is to helpcreate an art environment in the city of ElPaso. If people recognize those efforts,then we are both happy. We can’t make anart revolution here, but if we make even asmall impact with our art, then that meanswe are moving forward.”

Sasha noted, “In whatever form it comes,we can’t deny the importance of publicity,good things written about you, becausethat is the way more people learn aboutyour art. However, the primary role of anyartist is to make the best paintings theycan, because this is what they will be ”

No matter what honor Sasha hasreceived, from being asked to paint theportrait of first lady Laura Bush to beinghonored in the hall of fame, his familyalways has been able to put things into

perspective. “When I told my mother ‘They want to

give me a plaque and put me in the ElPaso Artists Hall of Fame,’ her reply was‘How come? You are still alive!’

“This type of local recognition hasalways meant the most to us. Who we areright now is due to the enormous supportwe have received from the people of ElPaso. I honestly believe that if we hadarrived in another town, the outcomewould have been different. El Paso madeus who we are. We have so many peoplehere who like what we do, and it is a lotlike a solid family relationship. Friends areinterested not only in our art, but in whowe are as people and even our daughters.We try to do our best, because sharing ourtalents is the easiest thing we do.”

Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writerspecializing in the visual arts.

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Sasha and Lyuba Titovets with Ruidosogallery owner Ann Buell (center)

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Touchon, Bonnie Mandoe, John Northcutt, Johnand Penny Duncklee and Peggy Sanders. All gal-leries are located within a 10-minute drive;look for the yellow “Open Studio” signs alongPicacho Avenue. Admission is free.Information/maps: Ouida Touchon (575) 635-7899. Request a map [email protected].

Preston Contemporary Art Center —1755 Avenida de Mercado (end of Calle deMercado). Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; by appointment only Sundayand Monday. Information: (575) 523-8713 orprestoncontemporaryart.com.

The Fall 2010 Exhibition runs through Dec.

18 and features Sara Lee D’Alessandro,Jonathan Morse, Michael and Misato Mortara,Mark Pomilio and Karen von Felten.

D’Alessandro will feature selections from hercurrent “Spirit Cases” series, large abstractforms in clay imbued with richly textured sur-faces.

Morse’s “Marble” series started with variousscans and photographic capture, then devel-oped subtractively. Marble and glass intertwinein images that reflect the artist’s singular vision.

Michael and Misato Mortara create glasspieces from their 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glassstudio in Hawaii including blown, cast and fusedglass.

Pomilio’s current paintings, drawings and bi-folds embody principles of geometry, fractals,cloning and single cell manipulation.

Von Felten bridges that comprise the“Suspensions” series serve as metaphors forpersona, as well as more universal changes, thepast and future, fear and adventure.

Rio Grande Theatre Galleries — 211Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, in the theatrelobby. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Information: (575) 523-6403.

Showing through January in conjunction withBranigan Cultural Center’s “Jam Session” exhib-it is the jazz photography of notedAlbuquerque artist Jim Gale. The exhibit fea-tures photos of Winton Marsalis Quintet, TheAfro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Branford Marsalis,Herbie Mannmore.

In addition are artifacts in the north galleryincluding images of local Jazz artists, photos andother memorabilia from nationally known jazzartists who performed in the area such as DukeEllington, Count Basie, Charles Mingus, FatsWaller and Jay McShann among others. El Pasoartist Gene K. will also feature pen-and-inkprints of various jazz subjects.

Artist reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3,as part of the Downtown Art Ramble.

Tombaugh Gallery — First UnitarianUniversalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.Solano. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Information:(575) 522-7281 or uuchurchlc.org.

Showing through Dec. 3: Abstract art of LasCruces artist Emma Henderson.

Showing Dec. 5-31: Fine Art Craft juriedshow featuring contemporary craftwork.Participating artists are Les Fairchild (woodturnings), Lynn Kelly (doll art), Aubrey deCheubell (ceramics), Michael B. Heard (wood-work), Meredith Loring (mixed media), LoisWilson (fused glass) Robin L. Baxa (fiber arts)and Greta Burger (cast glass).

Opening reception is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 5, with presentation of awardribbons, an exhibit talk by the show’s juror,Suzanne Kane, and refreshments.

Unsettled Gallery and Studio — 905 N.Mesquite, in Las Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, and by appointment.Information: (575) 635-2285 or [email protected].

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Art Hop — The Truth or ConsequencesDowntown Gallery District Association hoststhe event 6 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday ofeach month (Dec. 11), featuring seven art gal-leries and other venues in the downtowngallery district. Various receptions, refresh-ments and musical entertainment will be fea-tured during these monthly events.Information: (575) 894-0528, TorCart.com.

Venues include The Living Room, Parisi, MainStreet, M, Art Galore, Bradley Gallery andmore.

Blue Dome Gallery — 307 N. Texas Streetin Silver City, N.M. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Sunday. Information (575) 534-8671 orbluedomegallery.com.

Celestial Creations — The artspace andspecialty shop, 220 N. Date Street in Truth orConsequences, N.M. is open seven days aweek until Christmas. Information: (575) 894-7591 or celestial-creations-nm.com.

A reception for San Antonio, N.M. painterSkeeter Leard is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.Leard was chosen by the National WildlifeRefuge System to create their Annual Poster in2005. The system also chose Leard’s “Wings ofMorning” for a limited-edition collectors’ platein 2003 to celebrate a the 100th birthday ofFriends of Bosque del Apache. Her originalpaintings, cards, stationery and matted printswill be sold.

Fall American Photography Exhibition— The 19th annual photography show runsthrough Dec. 12 at the Hubbard Museum ofthe American West, 841 Highway 70, inRuidoso Downs, N.M. Hosted by the LincolnCounty Photographic Society. The juried showfeatures photos pertaining to the AmericanWest through “People,” “The Natural World,”“The Built Environment” and “Ranching andFarming.” Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily. Information: (575) 378-4142 or online athubbardmuseum.org.

JW Art Gallery — 99 Cortez Ave. in Hurley,N.M., 11 miles southeast of Silver City on U.S.180. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. Information: (575) 537-0300 orjwartgallery.com.

MRAC Gallery — The Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil Gallery is in Wells Fargo Bank Building,1201 Pope (at 12th) in Silver City. Open duringregular bank hours. Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.

Showing through March 10, 2011: MRACMember Show.

Percha Creek Traders — NM 152 indowntown Hillsboro, N.M. (18 miles west of I-25 at exit 63). Percha Creek Traders are localartists who operate a cooperative store. Hoursare 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday throughSunday. Information: (575) 895-5116 or per-chacreektraders.com.

Rio Bravo Fine Art — 110 Broadway inTruth or Consequences, N.M. Gallery hoursare noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.Information: (575) 894-0572 or riobravofin-eart.net.

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History Notes — The monthly program is 1to 2 p.m. one Thursday of each month at theBranigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, northend of the Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154or las-cruces.org/museums.

The programs are informal discussions onlocal and regional history led by staff and volun-teers. The Dec. 9 topic is “World War IIPrisoners.”

Fort Selden State Monument — Themonument, in Radium Springs 13 miles north ofLas Cruces, is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday).Admission is $3; (ages 16 and under free).Sunday admission for New Mexico residents is$1. Information: (575) 526-8911 or nmmonu-ments.org.

The annual Luminaria Tour is 5 to 9 p.m.Saturday, Dec 11, with living history displays,reenactors, more than 1,000 luminarias lightingthe path of the fort, and holiday treats.

Fort Selden was a 19th-century adobe fortestablished to protect early settlers from Indianraids. The monument seeks to preserve theremaining ruins and has a visitors center withexhibits of military life at the post. From LasCruces, take I-25 north to Exit 19.

Museum of History recruits — El PasoMuseum of History seeks youth in grades 10through 12 active in civic or church organiza-tions for its new program “Re-Encuentro:Seeing El Paso Through New Eyes.” The com-petitive program aims to increase culturalawareness and appreciation for El Paso historyamong young El Pasoans. Limited to 15 stu-dents. Application deadline is Dec. 15; applica-tions available at the museum and online atelpasotexas.com/history. Information: SueTaylor, 351-3588 or [email protected].

Session I “Past & Present Downtown El Paso,Chihuahuita, and El Segundo Barrio” runs 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 8-May 14 at themuseum, and includes workshops on local his-tory, architecture, oral history, and historicpreservation.Information: Sue Taylor, 351-3588 or [email protected].

Holiday History Film Festival — El PasoMuseum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe andCapstone Productions will host a free series offour new lecture films about the El PasoMission Trail at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday andWednesday, Dec. 28-29. The programs weretaped in April at the First ThanksgivingConference at the Adobe Horseshoe in SanElizario. Information: 351-3588,elpasotexas.gov/history or ephistory.com.

Tuesday’s films:• 10 a.m. — “Celebration of Cultures.” ThreeEl Paso Native American leaders explainingtheir ancestry from the Manso, Piro and LipanApache Tribes that once flourished in the ElPaso/Juarez Valley. • 2 p.m. — “Cultural & Linguistic Make-up ofthe Conquistadores.” UNM Professor RickHendricks explains the Spanish influence on theMission Trail during the colonial period of 1598-1821.

Wednesday’s films:• 10 a.m. — “El Paso’s Mission Trail in theMexican Period, 1821-1848,” about what hap-pened on the trail under the early Mexican gov-ernment. Dr. George Torok and Professor LeonBlevins also talk about the American Period andthe Mexican Revolution Period of 1848-1930.

• 2 p.m. — “Viticulture (grapes) in theSouthwest in the early years.” Zin Valle wineryowner Vic Poulos describes the history of wineand grapes in the El Paso Southwest. Bill andYolie Radcliffe also explain the story of CryptoJews in the Southwest.

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.Santa Fe. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission is free.Information: 351-3588. For exhibit and specialevent information, see “At the Museum” listing.

Fort Bayard Weekly Tours — Fort BayardHistoric Preservation Society hosts free guidedtours of the historic fort 9:30 a.m. to noonSaturdays through September at Fort BayardNational Historic Landmark, 6 miles east ofSilver City, N.M. Society members will tellabout the beginnings of Fort Bayard in 1866,the Buffalo Soldiers, and history includingfamous and non-famous residents its medicalhistory. Entrance to the Commanding Officer’shome and 1939 New Deal Theater included.All ages and leashed dogs welcome. Wearwalking shoes. Donations welcome; gift shopavailable. Information: fortbayard.org or fortba-yardhistoricpreservationsociety.org

Chamizal National Memorial — 800 S.San Marcial. The National Park Service oper-ates the memorial on land once claimed byMexico as part of a decades-long dispute overthe international boundary. A similar park inJuárez lies across the Rio Grande, whose shift-ing nature in earlier years triggered the dispute.The visitor center has an exhibit on the historyof the Chamizal dispute, including a video pres-entation. Park grounds and picnic area open 5a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visitors center open 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday;closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free.Information: 532-7273.

Mission Trail — Three historic churches liewithin eight miles of each other in El PasoCounty’s Mission Valley.• Mission Ysleta — Spanish and Tigua Indianrefugees from northern New Mexico foundedthe community in the 1680s. The first missionwas built in 1692 and rebuilt completely in boththe 18th and 19th centuries. The current struc-ture was built in 1851. It’s near Zaragoza andAlameda on the Tigua Reservation. Information:851-9997 (El Paso Mission Trail Association).• Mission Socorro — The first adobe structurein Socorro was built in 1692, and like nearbyMission Ysleta, was destroyed by floods in latercenturies. The current structure dates back to1843, with additions completed in 1873. It’s offSocorro Road two miles southeast of Ysleta. • San Elizario Chapel — Established in 1789 asa Spanish presidio, or fort, to protect theCamino Real, San Elizario was the first countyseat of El Paso. The church was built in 1877,replacing a church built about 25 years earlier.Technically, San Elizario Chapel is a presidiochurch, not a mission. It’s on the San Elizarioplaza, off Socorro Road, 5.5 miles southeast ofSocorro Mission. Nearby is the famous jail thatBilly the Kid reportedly broke into to rescue afriend. Group tours are available. For SanElizario tour information, call 851-1682.

The Mission Trail Experience Shuttle makes amorning and afternoon run Tuesday throughSaturday. Reservations required. Cost: $5-$8.Information: 851-6012 orMissionTrailExperience.com.


The Percolator — 217 N. Stanton (betweenTexas and Mills). Information: 351-4377 ormyspace.com/thepercolator915. • The first-ever All Women-Poetry Slam, “HearMe Roar” is 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30,with 12 women (all previous slam winners)competing for the title of “El Paso’s BestFemale Slam Poet.” The winner of the slam willrepresent El Paso at the Women of the WorldPoetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio in March.• Poetry Slams led by Ray Ramos are at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28.• Barbed Wire poetry reading by RobertoSantos is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.

Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) — 700 S.Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information: (575)522-4499.

A special Educator Holiday Shopping event isSaturday, Dec. 4, featuring special discounts forpre-K through grade 12 educators. A mini-breakfast available 9 to 10 a.m.

This year’s holiday book drive benefits BigBrothers Big Sisters.

Yarn Junkies Conversation Group meets at 10a.m. Mondays.

Children’s storytimes are 10 a.m. Fridays (nostorytime Dec. 24).• Dec. 3 — Sweet treats• Dec. 10 — Reindeer• Dec. 17 — Christmas tree stories and crafts• Dec. 31 — Last story of year to beannounced.

A special “Polar Express” storytime is 7 p.m.Friday, Dec. 10, featuring a reading ofAllsburg’s classic story and other holiday tales.

Comic book signing — Jimmy “Daze”Portillo, author of “Hell Paso: The Story ofDallas Stoudenmire,” will sign copies of the lat-est two issues of his comic, based on real 19th-

century marshal, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

4, at All Star Comics, 4406 Dyer.

Santa Claus library visits — Santa Clauswill appear at all El Paso Public Library branch-es this December. Kids of all ages are invited tomeet Santa and give him their special wishesfor the holiday season. Parents encouraged tobring their cameras. Admission is free.Information: Main Branch, 543-5401.• 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec 4 — EPCC NorthwestCampus, 6701 S. Desert.• Saturday, Dec. 11 — 11 a.m. at RichardBurges Library, 9600 Dyer; 11:30 a.m. at JoséCisneros Cielo Vista Library, 1300 Hawkins; 11a.m. at Richard Burges Library, 9600 Dyer; 1p.m. at Dorris Van Doren Library, 551 Reddand Ysleta Library, 9321 Alameda; 2 p.m. atClardy Fox Library, 5515 Robert Alva.• Thursday, Dec. 16 — 10 a.m. at ArmijoLibrary, 620 E. 7th and Judge Marquez Library,610 N. Yarbrough and 11 a.m. at IrvingSchwartz Library, 1865 Dean Martin.• Saturday, Dec. 18 — 11 a.m. at Main Library,501 N. Oregon and 3 p.m. at Memorial ParkLibrary, 3200 Copper; Westside Library, 125Belvidere and Esperanza Moreno Library,12480 Pebble Hills.• 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 — MainLibrary, 510 N. Oregon.

City of Night Book Club — Rio GrandeAdelante hosts the book club and social gather-ing for LGBT community and friends at 7 p.m.the first Monday of the month. The meetingsinclude a social, usually a dinner, as well as book

discussion. Information/location: 929-9282 orrgadelante.com.

The Dec. 6 book is “Skipping Christmas” byJohn Grisham, hosted by Joseph Patrick Anaya.

Barnes & Noble (West Side) — 705Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10p.m. Sunday. Information: 581-5353 or bn.com.• Martin Bencomo will sign his book “PalomaPadilla” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.• A Polar Express Pajama Party is 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11.• Jim Murphy will sign his book “El Paso: 1850-1950” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.

Recurring events:• Third Monday Book Group will meet at 10a.m. Monday, Dec. 20.• En la Sombra de Sor Juana Inez de la Cruzbilingual reading group meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday,Dec. 21.

Children’s storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturdays.

‘Yes, We Are Still Dancing’ — A poetryreading and book signing with artists SusanAmstater and Connie Dillman and poetJacquelyn Stroud Spier is 1 to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, at El Paso Museum of Art,One Arts Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso.

Reading, book signing and discussion for adults

is 1 p.m. followed by tea and treats for all agesat 2 p.m. in the Museum Store. Children’spoetry reading and a collage activity are at 3p.m. for ages 3 and older. Children should beaccompanied by adult. Admission to all activi-ties is free, but advance registration requiredfor collage by Dec. 8 (limit 2 children peradult). Information/registration: 532-1707. ext.16 or elpasoartmuseum.org.

Children’s Storytime — Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial, will host free sto-rytimes with Ranger Dora for pre-school andfirst-grade children 10 a.m. the third Thursdayof each month. The 45-minute story session isfollowed by a 30-minute activity period.Admission is free, but reservations strongly rec-ommended: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham.

The Dec. 16 event features stories on winterholiday celebrations of various cultures.Children will also make their own decorativeornaments.

‘Fronterizos In Exile’ — The Chican@Poetry Conspiracy hosts a reading of borderwriters and expatriates from El Paso, Juarezand surrounding areas 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday,Dec. 29, at LoftLight Studio, 315 S. El PasoStreet. The event is followed by poetry andacoustic music open mic. Walk-ons welcome;10-minute limit. Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m.Casual seating; bring a lawn chair, blanket, etc.Admission: $5. Information: 258-0989 or


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‘Mali Under the Night Sky,’ written andillustrated by Youme (Cinco PuntosPress). - El Paso publisher Cinco Puntosbrings the true tale the childhood experi-ence of Malichansouk “Mali”Kouanchao. Mali’s life as a young girl inLaos was surrounded by love, tight fami-ly bonds and rich cultural experiences,but was also filled with the hardship andtrials of growing up in country torn bycivil war. Mali not only recalls her fondmemories of special times with friendsand family, but of her own family’s fateas refugees traveling from Laos toThailand.

Cinco Puntos continues to embrace cul-tures and topics not that are not just lim-ited to the region. Their stories oftencome from real-life situations from theauthor that bring a real an authenticity tothe story that even re-tellings of folktales or well-known legends cannot.

‘Mali’ is prime example. Although notan autobiographical depiction, award-winning Youme made sure to grasp theexperience of Mali’s story through notjust the events, but also the language

(including several beautifully-drawnexamples of Lao text), food, traditionsand even through the illustrations’ bor-ders themselves, that celebrate the pat-terns and look of the region’s design. Thebook also includes a self-portrait andcommentary by Mali herself. This makesfor a package that is not only gracefullydone but respectfully and graciously pre-sented.

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‘The Lovesick Skunk’ by Joe Hayes andillustrated by Antonia Castro L. (CincoPuntos Press). This children’s book isabout a three-way love affair: a boy, hisstinky sneakers and a skunk. Joe Hayes isthe Southwest’s best-known storytellerand illustrator Antonio Castro makes hisstories even more vivid.

‘Drug Lord’ by Terrence Poppa (CincoPuntos Press). This new edition of the1990 classic biography of drug smugglerPablo Acosta has been released with anew epilogue that discusses the drug car-tel wars of the past three years. Poppaworked as a reporter for the El PasoHerald-Post in the 1980s and 1990s.

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‘Much Ado About Nothing’ — One ofthe Bard’s funniest comedies runs through

Dec. 4 at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana.The William Shakespeare play is complete withevil plots, masquerades, weddings and a happyending for all. Directed by Chet Frame.Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 mili-tary and students with ID). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

‘Celebrations!’ - Kids-N-Co. presents amusical tribute to the holidays of winter is Nov.

27-Dec. 19, at Kids-N-Co. PerformanceCenter, 1301 Texas. Hanukkah, the WinterSolstice, Christmas, Boxing Day, Three KingsDay and Kwanzaa are all included. Showtime is7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m.Sundays. Directed by Kevin P. Mullin. Tickets:$7 ($5 children, seniors, students and activemilitary); available at the door one hour beforeshow. No public performance Dec. 10.Advance reservations accepted for groups of10 or more. Information: 351-1455 or kid-snco.org.

Additional performances are 7:30 p.m.Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11-12, atthe Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. SanMarcial.

‘Cockeyed’ — No Strings Theatre Companypresents the comedy by William MissouriDowns through Dec. 5 at Black Box Theatrein Las Cruces. Directed by Ceil Herman.Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays,2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, and 7p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Tickets: $10 ($9 stu-dents, seniors over 65; $7 all seats onThursday). Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

Phil is madly in love with the beautiful Sophiawho is unaware of his existence. When Phil dis-covers Sophia has a glass eye, he soon realizesthat she really can’t see him. Armed only with aB.A. in philosophy, Phil sets out to prove hisexistence and win Sophia’s heart.

‘Christmas Briefs’ — Lincoln CountyCommunity Theater and ENMU-Ruidoso pres-ents a dinner theatre of one-act plays as part ofRuidoso’s Festival of Lights Dec. 2-11 at CreeMeadows Country Club, 301 Country ClubDrive in Ruidoso, N.M.. Doors open at 6 p.m.with dinner at 7 p.m. followed by show.Admission: $27.50 for dinner and show.Information/reservations: (575) 258-3133.

One-act plays are:• “Halftime,” “Sisters” and “Innkeeper.” Threeholiday stories written and directed by LynKidder.• “One Day In The Life of an X*Mas Present,”humorous look at how a re-gifted Christmaspresent makes multiple exchanges from personto person. Written by Randy Galvin, directedby Don Madaris.• “The Christmas Truce” — Recounts aremarkable incident on the British-Germanfront during World War I when both sidesdeclared a 24-hour truce in order to celebrateChristmas. Written by Aaron Shepherd; direct-ed by Don Madar.• “Can’t You See We’re Acting.” Three seniorson the front row of a little theater continuallydisrupt the play with their incessant comments,questions, noisy candy wrappers, and occasion-al snoring. Written by Carl L. Williams; directedby Marne Modine and Pam Witte.

Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ — ElPaso High School Theatre Department pres-ents the hit musical Dec. 3-5, at El Paso HighSchool Auditorium, 800 E. Schuster. Showtimeis 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.Sunday. Based on the Oscar-winning animatedfilm, this family musical will showcase the his-toric auditorium. Tickets: $8; $5 students andchildren. Information: 545-1951.

‘Greetings!’ - Las Cruces CommunityTheatre presents Tom Dudzick’s holiday come-dy Dec. 3-19. Directed by Ken Eastlack.Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7-$10. Dec. 3 openingincludes buffet and drinks. Information: (575)523-1200 or lcctnm.org.

Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sourfather and a severely disabled younger brothernamed Mickey. When he brings his Jewish athe-ist fiancé to meet the folks on Christmas Eve,his worst fears about family blow-ups are real-ized. But an ancient, wise and witty spirit whois set upon healing the family has borrowedMickey’s body.

‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’— Montwood High School Emerald Playerspresents the musical revue based on CharlesSchultz’s “Peanuts” comic strip Dec. 3-5 andDec. 10-12, at Montwood Emerald Theatre,12000 Montwood. Showtime is 6:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.Directed by Rudolfo Herrera. Admission: $5($3 students). Information: 937-2463.

This story of a day in the life of Charlie Brownis made up of little moments from Valentine’sDay to the baseball season, from wild optimismto utter despair, all mixed in with the lives ofhis friends (both human and non-human).

“A Christmas Carol” — AmericanSouthwest Theatre Company presents therevival of Charles Dickens’s family classicthrough Dec. 5 at NMSU’s Hershel ZohnTheatre. Tom Smith’s perennially popular adap-tation of the favorite returns EbenezerScrooge, Bob Cratchit, the Fezziwigs andmore. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday throughSaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10-$15.Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).

‘A Wonderful Christmas Time’—Alamogordo Music Theatre presents its annualfundraising Christmas show Dec. 10-12 atCoffee & More in the Tularosa Dry GoodsBuilding, 308 Granado, Tularosa, N.M. featuringmusic from chorus, ensemble and solo per-formers. Showtime is 6 p.m. Friday andSaturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25;includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts and specialtycoffee or wine drink. Proceeds benefit the the-atre’s Cliff Hall. Reservations required: (575)585-4575. Information: (575) 491-5972 oralamogordomusictheatre.org.

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ — The live radioplay by Joe Landry is Dec. 10-19 at El PasoPlayhouse, 2501 Montana. Directed by RonSzatkowski. The beloved American Christmasclassic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast.Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 and 19. Tickets: $10 ($8seniors; $7 students and military): 532-1317,elpasoplayhouse.com.


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‘A Christmas Carol’ - The UTEPDepartment of Theatre and Dance presents itsannual telling of Charles Dickens’ work Dec.

12-18 in the Fox Fine Arts Wise FamilyTheatre, adapted by Chuck Gordon and direct-ed by Ross Fleming. Showtime is 8 p.m. Fridayand Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:$12 ($10 UTEP faculty/staff, seniors and mili-tary, non-UTEP students and per ticket forgroups of 10 or more; $9 UTEP students andages 4-12). Information: 747-5118 or the-atredance.utep.edu.

Dickens’ story of greed and redemptionthrough the overnight change of EbenezerScrooge has become a UTEP holiday favoritefor all ages.

‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ — NoStrings Theatre presents its 7th annual dramaticreading of the Dylan Thomas holiday classic at7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the Black BoxTheatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces,read by No Strings donors and volunteers.Refreshments served following the perform-ance. The role of Dylan Thomas will be read byPeter Herman. Tickets: $7. Reservationsstrongly recommended. Information: (575)523-1223 or no-strings.org.

Death Before Dessert — El PasoPlayhouse’s comedy group (formerly “DieLaughing”) performs mysteries the last Saturdayof the month at Il Posto Italiano Ristorante,7128 N. Mesa. Reservations required: 585-2221. Information: elpasoplayhouse.com.

Auditions & classes

‘Beauty and the Beast’ auditions —Kids-N-Co. will host auditions for a new adap-tation of the favorite tale, written and directedby Erik Myers, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday andMonday, Nov. 28-29, at Kids-N-Co.Performance Center, 1301 Texas. Roles avail-able for age 12 and older. Auditions consist ofimprovisations and readings from the script.The show is not a musical; no singing required.Production dates are weekends Jan. 22-Feb.13. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

‘Blithe Spirit’ El Paso Playhouse audi-tions — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, willhost auditions for the Noel Coward comedy 7p.m. Sunday and Monday, Dec. 5-6. Directedby Jean Ames, the play needs two men and fivewomen ages 18 or older. Performance datesare Feb. 11-March 5, 2011. Information: 532-1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com.

‘Once Upon A Mattress’ auditions —Alamogordo Music Theatre is hosting auditionsfor the outrageous musical based on the fairytale “Princess and the Pea” Jan. 3 and 6, atFlickinger Center, 1110 N. New York,Alamogordo. Directed by Jeremy Patton.Information: (575)430-9162 or alamogordomu-sictheatre.org.

The play runs Thursdays through SundaysMarch 18-26 at Flickinger Center.

For most El Pasoans, even withpolitical correctness, the holidayseason seems more Christmas

than not. Certainly for theater groups,old staples like “A Christmas Carol,”“’Twas the Night Before Christmas,”How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” oreven “The Littlest Angel,” all extol thatholiday season.

But Kids-N-Co. artistic and executivedirector Kevin Mullin wanted to do ashow that celebrated all the wonderfulholidays our various cultures bring us inthe winter. So, he decided to write ashow that included music from everyculture he could, from Hanukkah toKwanzaa.

“I wanted as many kids as possible tosee themselves and their celebrations onstage,” Mullin said. “I started by findingout what all the winter holidays wereand looking for similarities in them. Asit turns out, they all celebrate ‘light’ andrebirth or renewal.”

He also didn’t want to just include oldstandards in the music.

“We do use the ‘Dreidel Song,’ (fromHanukkah) but we also have a songcalled ‘Hanukkah, Festival of Lights.’For the Nativity scene I found a beauti-ful song called ‘Hope is Born Again.’Of course, we also do things like ‘WeThree Kings’ and ‘The Twelve Days ofChristmas,’ but we do them in the con-text of the holiday they actually repre-sent which is El Dia De Los Reyes,Three Kings Day. We end with theentire cast singing ‘Love in AnyLanguage’ which pretty much sums upthe show.”

What makes Mullin happy is that hehas a good mix of both familiar facesand new in the show.

“People who have been coming to ourshows will probably be surprised to seehow many of our ‘little kids’ are nowour ‘big kids’ and how many new ‘littlekids’ we have,” he said.

Indeed, Joseph Quintana, assisted byTori Castillo, is handling musical direc-tion. Both have worked in KNC sum-mer camps and Castillo literally hasgrown up with KNC.

Mullin brings a long theatrical back-ground to his authorship of the play,which he also directs.

“I started acting when I was 3 yearsold, doing commercials for WonderBread and 7Up and Band-Aid, amongothers, that were mostly played in drive-in theaters. TV wasn’t that big yet ifthat’s a clue to my age,” he added witha smile. KIDS-N-CO. hired Mullin inSeptember 1999 after he had moved

back here from California where he wasa director of a children’s theater. Sincethen, he has directed an average of twoshows a year.

Even with experience, directing stillproves a challenge.

“I had a very difficult time getting atruly representative cast,” Mullin said.“Kids-N-Co. has been around for over20 years, but people still have thewrong idea about who we’re looking forat auditions. We don’t do shows by chil-dren for children. We do shows by chil-dren and adults (hence the “Co.” part)for entire families. I would like to havehad a much bigger section on Kwanzaa,but I had no African Americans join thecast.”

Funding has been a problem, too.KNC, like many people, is experiencinga rough spot in its funding.

“It’s not always easy staying ‘merry’in the current financial environment,”Mullin said. “We’re all very dedicatedto keeping Kids-N-Co. a successful andrespected center for theatrical educationand performance. Late and missing pay-checks are all part of the arts businessin El Paso. Our programs pay for them-selves … but they don’t always pay forlittle things like rent, salaries and emer-gency plumbing problems. If people arelooking to make year-end donations forincome tax purposes, we would be very,very happy to accept them.”

Still, with all the problems, Mullinsaid he has a great show. His cast, hesaid, sound amazing when they sing.

“I love the enthusiasm of the kids forwhom this is the first ‘real’ show,” hesaid. They really light up the stage.And being able to sit back and knowthat our ‘alumni’ are up to the task ofrunning rehearsals is great. It meanswe’ve been doing our job all this time.”

Carol Viescas is a veteran ofcommunity theater and teaches

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December 2010

Film Salon — The Film Salon at Trinity FirstUnited Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa (atYandell), concludes its series on the career ofBarbara Stanwyck with Anthony Mann’s 1950western-noir “The Furies” at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 4, in Resler Hall. Admission isfree. Nursery available with two-day advancereservation. Information: 533-2674 or filmsa-lon.org.

Holiday Movies at Plaza — The El PasoCommunity Foundation will host a weekend ofChristmas and winter-themes movies at ThePlaza Theatre Dec. 4-5. Early arrival toSaturday shows strongly encouraged. Tickets:$4.50, per movie, plus service charge; availableat the Plaza Box Office or throughTicketmaster. Information: 533-4020 orepcf.org.

Saturday’s movies are “How The Grinch StoleChristmas” at 3 p.m. and “Gremlins” at 7:30p.m.

Sunday’s movies are “A Christmas Story” at 2p.m. and “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 5 p.m.

Pax Christi Film Series — The seriespresents the film about the legacy of Christ’sbirth “Advent Conspiracy,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

5, at Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services’Mother Teresa Center, 2400 E. Yandell. Hostedby Pax Christi El Paso and the Peace & JusticeMinistry of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso.Admission is free, donations welcome.Information: 497-0384.

What was once a time to celebrate the birthof a savior has somehow turned into a seasonof stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. Whenit’s all over, many are left with presents toreturn, looming debt that will take months topay off, and this empty feeling of missed pur-pose. What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?

FYC Documentary Film Festival —UTEP’s FYC will host its fall 2010 documentaryfilm festival at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at theUTEP Union Cinema in the Student Union.The festival showcases work by students inFirst Year Composition. Information: UTEPDepartment of English, 747-5731.

Jazz Film and Concert Series —Branigan Cultural Center hosts a free Jazz Filmand concert series 7 p.m. Tuesdays Dec. 14-Jan. 25, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.Downtown Mall, in conjunction with the “JamSessions” exhibit running Dec. 12-Feb. 3 at thecenter. Screenings are preceded by live jazzentertainment at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.Information: (575) 541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.

• Dec. 14 — “High Society” with perform-ance by New Horizons Band and Trails WestGood Time Singers.

• Dec. 21 — Double feature of “Holiday Inn”and “White Christmas.” Jazz performer to beannounced.

• Dec. 28 — “Louis Armstrong: Satchmo”with performance by Creole Jazz Band.

• Jan. 4 — “Mo’ Better Blues” with perform-ance by MST Jazz Trio.

• Jan. 11 — “‘Round Midnight” with perform-ance by Allan Kaplan.

• Jan. 18 — “The Benny Goodman Story”with performance by Jazz Unlimited Big Bandfeaturing Ken Neidig.

• Jan. 25 — “Bird” with performance byRoman Chip.Holocaust Museum Cinema Sundays— El Paso Holocaust Museum and StudyCenter, 715 Oregon, hosts free showings ofHolocaust, genocide and racism-related films at2 p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Age 18and younger not permitted without parent orguardian. Admission is free, but seating is limit-ed. Information: 351-0048, ext. 24 or [email protected]. Web: elpa-soholocaustmuseum.org.

Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle deGuadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza inMesilla. The historic theater, operated by theMesilla Valley Film Society, features films at7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Foreign language films include subtitles.Admission: $7 ($6 seniors and students withID; all seats for matinees; $5 society membersand children); $5 on Wednesday. Closed Dec.24, 25 and 31. Information, schedule: (575)524-8287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org. • Nov. 26-Dec. 2 — “The Extra Man.” KevinKline is a dapper and eccentric gentleman nut-case. Lonely oddball Henry meets his rival inboth departments in his new young roommate,Louis (Paul Dano), an aspiring writer and clan-destine cross-dresser. Rated R.• Dec. 3-9 — “Kings of Pastry.” Contestantsprep for and then compete in the MeilleurOuvrier de France, a three-day bakingmarathon that challenges the expertise and cre-ativity of French pastry chefs as they create fan-tastical sculptures of sugar, chocolate anddough. Not rated.• Dec. 10-16 — “Jack Goes Boating.”Directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman who alsoplays Jack, a limo driver who rarely venturesoutside the shell of his job. His friends set himup with a Brooklyn funeral parlor worker, andhe takes her on a series of lessons from boatingto culinary lessons. Rated R.• Dec. 17-23 — “You Will Meet A Tall DarkStranger.” Woody Allen’s fifth international fea-ture. Two couples seek love and personal satis-faction in art galleries, pubs and chic restau-rants in London, featuring Josh Brolin, NaomiWatts, Freida Pinto and Anthony Hopkins.Rated R.• Dec. 26-30 — “A Shine of Rainbows.”Bullied at his orphanage, shy Tomas is rescuedby Maire O’Donnell, who brings him to thelovely seaside cottage she shares with husband,Alec. Alec seems to dislike him, disappointedthat Maire didn’t bring home a tougher, moreadventurous kid. Maire gradually brings Tomasout of his shell, but soon grows ill, leaving theorphan bereft. This leaves Alec to develop as afather figure. Rated PG.

CinéMatinee Film Series — The Saturdayseries showcases various themes, including lifein the West, old and new; notable movies thathave been overlooked; and films with NewMexico connections. Screening are at 1:30 p.m.Saturdays at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Callede Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza inMesilla. No Dec. 25 screening. Admission: $4($1 for Mesilla Valley Film Society members),unless otherwise listed. Information: (575) 524-8287 (leave message) or mesillavalleyfilm.org.

• Dec. 4 — “Desert Bloom” (1986) Thirteen-year-old Rose lives outside Las Vegas with her

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• Dec 11 — “Christmas in the Clouds.”(2001) Reminiscent of those great screwballcomedies from the 1930s and 1940s, Christmasin the Clouds is set primarily on a ski resortowned by a Native American tribe. Rated PG.

• Dec 18 — “Scrooge” (1970). Nominated forfour Academy Awards and five Golden Globes,“Scrooge” stars Albert Finney in the title roleof this classic version of the Dickens Christmastale.

• Jan. 1 — Popcorn Bowl double feature:“Bagdad Café” at 11 a.m. and “Love Ranch” at1:30 p.m. Final films in the CinéMatinee series.

“Bagdad Café” is about two women broughttogether in a run-down truck stop in theSouthwest desert. Rated PG.

“Love Ranch” (2010, rated R) features HelenMirren as a Nevada brothel owner and JoePesci as her violent husband, enraged when hefinds out his wife has a young lover. Shot partlyin New Mexico.

New Mexico Museum of SpaceHistory — Alamogordo, N.M. The museum’sTombaugh IMAX Dome Theater presents:• “Sea Monsters” (11 a.m. and 1, 3 and 5p.m.). Paleontologists work to solve an 82-mil-lion-year-old mystery. Follow an adventurousdolichorhynchops as she travels through themost dangerous oceans in history, as well asencounter long-necked plesiosaurs, giant tur-tles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and themosasaur.• “Hubble” (noon and 2 and 4 p.m.). Narratedby Leonardo DiCaprio. Audiences will blast offalongside the Atlantis STS-125 crew, witnesssome of the most challenging spacewalks everperformed, and experience Hubble’s awe-inspiring imagery.

Tickets: $6 ($5.50 for seniors and military;$4.50 ages 4-12). Ages 3 and under free for allshows. Museum/Max combo tickets available.Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-2840or nmspacemuseum.org.

Jay’s Film Forecast — Film historian JayDuncan prepared this list of top monthly“Coming Attractions” for movie fans, listed bystudio and release date. Release dates are sub-ject to change.

Dec. 3:• Black Swan (Fox Searchlight) — NataliePortman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis. Directedby Darren Aronofsky.• I Love You Phillip Morris (Liddell) — JimCarrey, Leslie Mann, Ewan McGregor. Directedby Glenn Ficarra and John Requa.• Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale(Oscilloscope) — Jorma Tommila, OnniTommila, Peeter Jakobi. Directed by JalmariHelander.• The Warrior’s Way (Rogue) — Dong-gunJang, Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush. Directedby Sngmoo Lee.

Dec. 10:• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of theDawn Treader (Fox-Walden) — Ben Barnes,Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley. Directed byMichael Apted.• The Company Men (Weinstein) — BenAffleck, Chris Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones.

Directed by John Wells.• The Fighter (Paramount) — Mark Wahlberg,Melissa Leo, Christian Bale. Directed by DavidO. Russell.• The Tempest (Touchstone) — Helen Mirren,Felicity Jones, Djimon Hounsou. Directed byJulie Taymor.• The Tourist (Columbia) — Johnny Depp,Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany. Directed by FlorianHenckel von Donnersmarck.

Dec. 17:• All Good Things (Magnolia) — Ryan Gosling,Kirsten Dunst, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Directedby Andrew Jarecki.• Casino Jack (ATO) — Kevin Spacey, BarryPepper, Jon Livitz. Directed by GeorgeHickenlooper.• Frankie and Alice (Checkmark) — HalleBerry, Stellan Skarsgard, Phylicia Rashad.Directed by Geoffrey Sax.• How Do You Know (Columbia) — ReeseWitherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson.Directed by James L. Brooks.• Rabbit Hole (Lionsgate) — Nicole Kidman,Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest. Directed by JohnCameron Mitchell.• TRON: Legacy (Disney) — Live Action/CGIAnimation. Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, GarrettHedlund. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. (Sequelto 1982 Disney film)• Yogi Bear (Warner Bros.) — Live Action/CGAnimation. Anna Faris. Featuring the voices ofDan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake. Directedby Eric Brevig. (Based on the long-running1960s television show)

Dec. 24: • Country Strong (Screen Gems) — GarrettHedlund, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leighton Meester.Directed by Shana Feste.• Gulliver’s Travels (20th Century-Fox) — JackBlack, Emily Blundt, Jason Segal. Directed byRob Letterman. (Remake)• The Illusionist (Sony Classics) — Jean-ClaudeDonda, Edith Rankin, Didier Gustin. Directedby Sylvain Chomet.• Little Fockers (Universal) — Ben Stiller, TeriPolo, Robert De Niro. Directed by Paul Weitz.(3rd film in series)• Somewhere (Focus) — Stephen Dorff, ElleFanning, Chris Pontius. Directed by SofiaCoppola.• True Grit (Paramount) — Jeff Bridges, HaileeSteinfeld, Matt Damon. Directed by Ethan &Joel Coen. (Remake)

Dec. 31:• Another Year (Sony Classics) — JimBroadbent, Ruth Sheen, Lesley Manville.Directed by Mike Leigh.• Biutiful (Liddell) — Javier Bardem, MaricelAlvarez, Hanaa Bouchaib. Directed byAlejandro Gonzalez Inarritu.• Blue Valentine (Weinstein) — Ryan Gosling,Michelle Williams, John Doman. Directed byDerek Cianfrance.

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Christmas Music: VariousArtists, “Gift Wrapped II:Snowed In,” Warner Brothers

During the years, I have revealed a few ofmy musical guilty pleasures, from EnuffZ’Nuff, to cover versions, to what the fol-lowing is all about: reworked Christmastunes. It first hit me while witnessing abizarre video on MTV (when they used toactually show videos). It wasn’t so much thesong at first (more the odd pairing of DavidBowie and Bing Crosby), but the song itselfslowly crept into my head, making that ver-sion of “Little Drummer Boy” the beginningof my sickness. It was followed by TheKinks’ “Father Christmas,” and the insatiablethirst for more has never been quenched. Thelatest is “Gift Wrapped II: Snowed In,” fea-turing some brilliant original holiday-themedtracks as well as cover versions, and ofcourse the unexpected. It kicks off with new-comer Cavo’s “Home for Christmas,” andthen moves on to more familiar territory,with Oasis taking on Slade’s masterpiece,“Merry Xmas Everybody,” and MarvinGaye’s “Christmas in the City,” representedby Everest. Standards take form by way ofinterpretations by The Spill Canvas, NeilYoung and David Foster, to name a few.Then there are the unusual, with the likes ofDevo’s “Merry Something to You,” TheFlaming Lips’ crowd-involved “LittleDrummer Boy,” and Tegan and Sara’s “TheChipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late).”This album might be a bit of a hunt, withonly independent record stores carrying thephysical CD, but what would the season bewithout it?

National: Old 97’s, “The GrandTheatre,” New West Records

From the opening Joe Strummer-of-the-Clash-like snarl on “The Grand Theatre,” itis clear that the Old 97’s have turned theclock way back to the beginning. It has beenmore than a decade and half and the bandhas undoubtedly returned to their roots. Thisis their eighth album and they are refusing toride off quietly into the sunset. The honky-tonk sound filters through the breakneck-paced album’s cloud of smoke to maintaintheir unique cow-punk cocktail. They haveall but abandoned the polished pop sound soprominent on their last three discs. The LoneStar State natives rewrite a new theme songfor their territory with the track “A State ofTexas,” complete with a direct call out to ElPaso itself. If you have hitched your wagonto the Americana or alt. country genrebefore, latch onto this disc, because this isone wild ride you won’t soon forget.

It should also be noted that they have man-aged to sneak out a tour-only EP, titled“Mimeograph,” which contains four unbe-lievable covers of R.E.M., The Fratellis,David Bowie and The Rolling Stones. It iswell worth the hunt.

Pete Yorn, “Pete Yorn,” VagrantPete Yorn had a very prolific 2009, with twoseparate releases, each blossoming in com-pletely different ways. “Back & Fourth” hada bulky folk weight attached to it. “BreakUp,” with Yorn sharing the mic with actressScarlett Johansson, paid off in big dividendswith their vocal interplay. He is back thisyear, shedding his lighter side and now infull rock regalia. This self-titled disc findshim in a new home with indie VagrantRecords, his first time without major-labelbacking. A probable reason for this heavydirection is found in his choice of producer.Black Francis (aka Frank Black) steps in topull Pete’s rock strings a little harder. Attimes, the lines tend to get blurred betweenthe two guitarists. The CD has an overallPixies feel. In fact, track six, “The Chase,”seems as if it were ripped straight out of the

songbook of Black’s former band. Thissound fits Pete’s pleading vocals like aglove, and they are all that much morepoignant backed by pounding percussion anddistorted guitar. Black Francis, Pete Yorn anda brilliant rendition of Flying BurritoBrothers’ “Wheels” — what could be better?

Collectibles: Various Artists:“The Apple Box,” Apple/EMI

In 1968, the Beatles took their star power toan entirely new level by unveiling their ownrecord label. This wasn’t going to be a com-pany that they were going to blindly throwmoney at. They were going to be an integralpart of its success, not just with their ownreleases, but with musicians they personallybrought to the label. It was going to featurenew and established talent with a very eclec-tic mix in genre, beginning with JamesTaylor. Paul McCartney and George Harrisonsat in on a tune, a collaboration that wouldsoon develop into a trend with Beatles mem-bers dotted into many of their colleagues’works. Another early label band, Badfinger,delivered four albums, until leader Pete Hamcommitted suicide and the band fell apart.The roster continued to grow, from soul sen-sation Billy Preston and the legendaryModern Jazz Quartet to the devotional chantsof the Radha Krishna Temple, to name a few.This is all being celebrated on “The AppleBox,” a new 17-CD collection that cherry-picks 15 key titles from their catalogs alongwith greatest hits. Each platter has beenremastered and most contain bonus tracks,from unreleased, to demos, to rare B-sides.This set is not just for Beatles fans, but thenagain who isn’t a Beatles fan?

Various Artists, “The Big FourLive from Sofia,” WarnerBrothers Records

They were billed as the “Big Four.” Threeout of the four absolutely fit into that catego-ry, with the last hanging on the fringe, but atone time they too lived up to the same mar-quee status. It was on June 22, 2010, inSofia, Bulgaria, that Metallica, Slayer,Megadeth and Anthrax all converged to seeif they could register on the Richter scale.The event was simulcast to about 1,000movie theaters worldwide. Warner Brothershas decided to make this historical happeningsomething people will not soon forget. Theyhave released a two-DVD package that fea-tures the complete sets by all the bands, withplenty of songs not seen or heard at the cine-plexes, and of course customary behind-the-scenes and interview footage. A limited edi-tion hailed as “Super Deluxe” has all fivehours of music spread over the five CDs, a24-page booklet, a two-sided poster, photosand a collectible guitar pick. Whether it isMetallica, Slayer, Megadeth or Anthrax,nothing goes better with a big Christmas Daycelebration than these big four.

Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’ Dice Music. Drop him a line at

[email protected].


UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games

are at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is

7:05 p.m., unless otherwise listed. Individual

tickets: $14-$50, plus service charge.

Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.

• 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2 — Sam Houston State.

• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 — Tulsa

• 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Rice

• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 — Tulane.

UTEP Women’s Basketball — Home

games are in the Don Haskins Center.

Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com

• 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — East Carolina.

• 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 — Houston

• 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 — Rice

• 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — Tulsa.

El Paso Chamber Music Festival – El

Paso Pro-Musica’s 22nd annual festival presents

world-class chamber musicians Jan. 5-31.

Concerts, recitals and other special events will

be offered at various venues. Guests include

Rubens String Quartet, violinist Joseph

Silverstein and Harlem String Quartet. Tickets:

$25 per performance; $25; $20 seniors; $5 stu-

dents; free for Bach’s lunch events and film

series. Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.

El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League

ice hockey team home games are at the Sierra

Providence Events Center, next to the

Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games

times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and

5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5 general admis-

sion; $10, $15 and $20 reserved. Information:

479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.

• Jan. 7-8 — Fresno Monsters

• Jan. 21-23 — Tulsa Rampage

‘The Unexpected Guest — The Agatha

Christie mystery is Jan 7-29 at El Paso

Playhouse 2501 Montana. Directed by Melissa

Spalding. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket informa-

tion: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

Binational Independent Film Festival— The 11th annual binational festival is Jan. 7-

15, at El Paso Public Library’s Main Branch,

501 N. Oregon. Movies begin at 5:15 p.m.

Information: binationalfilmfestival.org.

Independent and documentary screenings also

planned at the UTEP Uion Cinema. Other ven-

ues in El Paso and Juarez will be announced.

An Evening with the Stars – El Paso

Chapter, The Links Inc. hosts its 4th annual ele-

gant evening of dinner, dancing and awards

beginning 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at the

Wyndham Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway. Tickets

$5). Proceeds help benefit the youth and elder-

ly in El Paso. Information: Joyce Snead, 598-

9499 or Sandra Reid, 877-3647.

Tango Buenos Aires — The tango dance

troupe performs Sunday, Jan. 9, at the UTEP’s

Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets available through

Ticketmaster. Information: 747-5234.

Monster Truck Spectacular — The

“Thunder Slam “ monster truck show is 7:30

p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

Jan. 14-16, at the El Paso County Coliseum,

4100 Paisano. Tickets: $17.50-$22.50, plus

service charge. (Ticketmaster).

Gabriel Iglesias — The “fluffy” comedian

and El Paso favorite performs at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 14, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at

the Plaza Theatre. Iglesias’s second one-hour

special and DVD “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy: Live

from El Paso” premiered on Comedy Central

in 2009 after being filmed in front of two sold-

out crowds earlier that year. Tickets: $42.10,

includes service charge (Ticketmaster).

El Paso Puzzler Mountain Bike Race —

El Paso’s only endurance mountain bike race is

Jan. 15-16. Information: 845-1097 or

bmba.wordpress.com.

El Paso Psychic Fair — The fair is 11 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 15-16, at

the Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway (at Boeing).

Admission: $5 for both days (private readings

not included with admission). Free admission

with active duty military I.D. Information: 345-

6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.

Days of Remembrance Bridal &Quinceañera Faire — The 20th annual

event is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at

the El Paso Convention Center, presented by

Elegant Penguin Productions. The event gathers

experts in all aspects of weddings and

quinceañeras, and features three fashion shows.

Grand prizes include two 4-day honeymoons.

Admission: $5 (free for children under age 10).

Information: 592-8897 or eptuxs.com.

Admission fees benefit the El Paso Child Crisis

Center.

Spring Home Show — The El Paso

Association of Builders presents the 2011 show

Jan. 21-23 in the El Paso Convention Center.

Information: 1-800-756-4788 or

HomeShowElPaso.com.

Beauty and the Beast — Kids-N-Co.

presents its version of the classic fairy tale Jan.

22-Feb.13, at Kids-N-Co. Performance

Center. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Ticket infor-

mation: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

‘Spamalot’ — Broadway El Paso presents

the Monty Python musical Jan. 25 at The Plaza

Theatre. Ticket information: 544-8444 or tick-

etmaster.com.

EPSO with Elena Urioste and CarterBrey — The guest violinst and cellist joins

conductor Sarah Ioannides and the El Paso

Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28-29

at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $11-$37.

Information: 532-3776.

Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso

Community College take on Scottsdale

Community College Jan. 28-30, at the Valle

Verde Campus Baseball Field. Game time is 2

p.m. Friday, noon Saturday (doubleheader) and

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Musart Gallery 44

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‘Parallel Lives’ - El Paso Community

College’s Performers Studio present comic

montage by Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy

based on the “Kathy and Mo Show” 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28-29 and Feb. 4-5, at the EPCC

Transmountain Campus Forum. Directed by

Lisa McNiel. Tickets: $10 ($5

students/seniors/military). Information: 637-

4029, 831-5056 or epcc.edu.

EPSYOs Winter Concert — The El Paso

Symphony Youth Orchestras, under the direc-

tion of Andres Moran, presents its winter con-

cert 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at the Plaza

Theatre. Ticket information: 532-3776 or

epsyos.org.

Southern New Mexico

‘One-Act Play Festival’ – Las Cruces

Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall,

presents its annual evening of short plays Jan

7-16. Directors and titles to be announced.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5.

Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.

Slaid Cleaves - The Austin singer/songwriter

performs Jan. 7 at Opera House in Pinos Altos,

N.M. as part of the Mimbres Region Arts

Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $5-$20.

Information/showtime: (575) 538-2505, 1-888-

758-7289 or mimbresarts.org.

Fishtank Ensemble - Mimbres Region Arts

Council presents the eclectic gypsy jazz band

Saturday, Jan. 29 at WNMU’s Fine Arts Center

Theatre in Silver City, N.M. Tickets: $5-$20.

Information/showtime: (575) 538-2505, 1-888-

758-7289 or mimbresarts.org.

‘Lord of The Dance’ — Michael Flatley’s

international dance sensation is 7 p.m. Sunday,

Jan. 30, at NMSU’s Pan American Center.

Tickets: $29, $45 and $55, plus service charge.

(Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1420.

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